Born in June 1944, of Han ethnic group, native of Ningbo City in Zhejiang Province.

Vice-chairwoman of the 11th CPPCC National Committee, first vice-chairwoman of the Central Committee of the China Democratic National Construction Association (CDNCA), and vice-president of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.

1961-1968 Studying at Radio Department of the Beijing University of Technology

1968-1984 Working at several factories in Liaoyang City of Liaoning Province

1984-1985 Deputy head of the Wensheng District of Liaoyang City

1985-1993 Vice-mayor of Liaoyang City

1993-1997 Vice-governor of Liaoning Province

1997-2001 Vice-president of CDNCA Central Committee, vice-governor of Liaoning Province

2001-2003 Vice-president of CDNCA Central Committee

2003-2007 Executive vice-chairwoman of CDNCA Central Committee and vice-president of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions

2007- First vice-chairwoman of CDNCA Central Committee and vice-president of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions

2005-2008 Vice-chairwoman of the 10th CPPCC National Committee

2008- Vice-chairwoman of the 11th CPPCC National Committee

Standing Committee Member of the 9th and 10th CPPCC National Committee, elected vice-chairwoman at Third Session of the 10th CPPCC National Committee, vice-chairwoman of the 11th CPPCC National Committee.