| 1998—2003 | Member, CPPCC, Subcommittee of Foreign Affairs | |
| 1998—2003 | Member, 9th CPPCC, National Committee, Standing Committee | |
| 1997—2002 | Delegate, 15th CPC, National Congress | |
| 1994—2000 | President, Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries | |
| 1992—1997 | Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1991—1994 | Director, Foreign Affairs Office of the State Council | |
| 1987—1992 | Alternate Member, 13th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1986—1991 | Vice-Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| 1984—1986 | Assistant to the Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
| 1974—1977 | Counselor, Chinese Embassy Germany, Munich |