China Vitae : Biography of Liu Mingkang

Compiled from the following sources:

Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006

Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005

Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004

Revision History:

Biography Revised: 11/7/2007
Career Data Updated: 11/7/2007

Liu Mingkang 刘明康

Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the People's Bank of China, Chairman of the China Banking Regulatory Commission

Born: 1946

Birthplace: Fujian Province, Fuzhou City

Biography

Liu Mingkang, male, Han nationality, is a native of Fuzhou, Fujian Province. He was born in 1946, graduated from the University of London in 1987, and joined the CPC in 1988.

Liu Mingkang, a senior economist, has spent over twenty years working in the banking industry, with the Bank of China, the State Development Bank, and the People's Bank of China. In addition to his work in the banking sector, Liu has served in government as the vice-governor of Fujian Province and as a member of the Macao SAR Preparatory Committee.

Liu has been governor and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank of China since 2000. He was an Alternate Member of the 16th CPC Central Committee.

He is currently a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee.

Career Data

2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2003—	Chairman, China Banking Regulatory Commission
2002—2007	Alternate Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2000—	Member, People's Bank of China, Monetary Policy Department
2000—2002	Governor, People's Bank of China
2000—	Chairman, People's Bank of China
1999—2000	Chairman, China Everbright Ltd.
1998—1999	Vice-Governor, People's Bank of China
1998—1999	Deputy-Chairman, People's Bank of China, Monetary Policy Department
1998—1999	Member, Macao SAR Preparatory Committee
1993—1994	Vice-Governor, People's Government Fujian Province
1993—1994	Secretary, People's Government Fujian Province
1993—1999	Vice-Governor, China Development Bank
1988—1993	President, People's Bank of China, Provincial Branch Fujian Province
1988	Joined, CPC
1987—1988	President, People's Bank of China, City Branch Jiangsu Province, Nanjing City
1987	Graduate, University of London United Kingdom, London (Received MBA)
1984—1987	Manager, People's Bank of China, Overseas Branch United Kingdom, London (Business Development Department)
1984—1987	Deputy Manager, People's Bank of China, Overseas Branch United Kingdom, London (Trades Liquidation Department)
1979—1984	Employee, People's Bank of China, City Branch Jiangsu Province, Nanjing City

Recent Travel & Appearances

28 Jul 08	APPEARANCE	Wen Jiabao made remarks during three symposiums held by the State Council on the country's economic situation.
13 Jun 08	APPEARANCE	Hu Jintao delivered an important speech at a meeting.
09 May 08	TRAVEL	Travelled to Shanghai Municipality Wang Qishan attended a financial forum.
27 Feb 08	APPEARANCE	Hu Jintao delivered an important speech at the Second Plenary Session of the 17th CPC Central Committee.
20 Jan 08	APPEARANCE	Wen Jiabao presided over the executive meeting of the State Council.
12 Dec 07	TRAVEL	Was in Beijing Municipality and met with the following: • Henry Paulson (U.S. Treasury Secretary) Wu Yi and U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson co-chaired the Third China-U.S. Strategic Economic Dialogue.
17 Oct 07	APPEARANCE	Hu Jintao presided over the second meeting of presidium of the 17th CPC National Congress.
15 Oct 07	APPEARANCE	Hu Jintao delivered a report at the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
22 May 07	TRAVEL	Travelled to USA, Washington and met with the following: • Henry Paulson (U.S. Treasury Secretary) Wu Yi and U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson attended the opening of the second meeting of the China-U.S. Strategic Economic Dialogue.
20 Jan 07	APPEARANCE	Wen Jiabao delivered a keynote speech at the third national financial work conference.