Cai Wu, male, Han nationality, is a native of Wudu County, Gansu province. He was born in 1949, joined the CPC in 1973, and attended Beijing University. Cai has a doctorate in law.
Cai Wu began his career as a lecturer at Beijing University. He was a member of the CYLC Central Committee and the All-China Youth Federation. Cai is now a professor and supervisor of doctoral students at the College of International Relations of the Renmin University of China, and is a senior advisor to the Academic Committee of the College of International Relations of Beijing University.
Cai Wu was appointed Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee in 1997. In 2005, he became Director of the Information Office of the State Council. He was a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee.
Cai Wu is now a member of the 18th CPC Central Committee and Minister of the Ministry of Culture.
| 2013— |
Minister, Ministry of Culture |
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| 2012— |
Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 2008—2013 |
Minister, Ministry of Culture |
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| 2007—2012 |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 2005—2008 |
Director, Information Office of the State Council |
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| 1997—2005 |
Vice-Minister, CPC, Central Committee, International Liaison Department |
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| 1995—1997 |
Director, CPC, Central Committee, International Liaison Department, Research Office |
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| 1995—1997 |
Deputy Secretary-General, CPC, Central Committee, International Liaison Department, Research Office |
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| 1983—1995 |
Principal, All-China Youth Federation |
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| 1983—1995 |
Deputy Secretary-General, All-China Youth Federation |
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| 1983—1985 |
Member, All-China Youth Federation, Standing Committee |
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| 1983—1995 |
Member, CYLC, Central Committee, Standing Committee |
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| 1983—1995 |
Director, CYLC, Central Committee, International Liaison Department |
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| 1978—1983 |
Lecturer, Beijing University, International Politics Department Beijing Municipality |
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| 1978—1983 |
Student, Beijing University, International Politics Department Beijing Municipality |
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| 1976—1978 |
Clerk, Coal Industry Bureau, Political Department Gansu Province |
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| 1976—1978 |
Clerk, Fuel and Chemicals Bureau, Political Department Gansu Province |
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| 1973 |
Joined, CPC |
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| 1971—1976 |
Worker, Gansu Province (Shandan Coal Mine) |
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| 1961—1971 |
Gansu Province, Gaotai County (Intellectual Youth) |
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| 16 Apr 13 |
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Minister Cai Wu urges less government meddling in cultural development #China |
| 16 Mar 13 |
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Premier Li nominates new cabinet members #China |
| 10 Mar 13 |
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#China reforms government-funded theaters, troupes |
| 19 Feb 13 |
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Mainland welcomes #Taiwan cultural head: minister #China |
| 07 Feb 13 |
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Travelled to Thailand, Bangkok and met with the following:
• Yingluck Shinawatra (Prime Minister of Thailand) Thai Prime Minister meets with Chinese Minister of Culture in Bangkok |
| 30 Nov 12 |
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Was in Beijing Municipality
#China, #EU conclude Year of Intercultural Dialogue |
| 24 Oct 12 |
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Lawmakers hear reports on SOE, cultural system reforms #China |
| 02 Jul 12 |
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Travelled to Burundi, Bujumbura and met with the following:
• Pierre Nkurunziza (President of Burundi) Burundian President Meets with Chinese President's Special Envoy Cai Wu |
| 26 May 12 |
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Travelled to Singapore, Singapore City and met with the following:
• Hsien Loong Lee (Prime Minister of Singapore) China, Singapore sign program on cultural cooperation in arts, heritage, library |
| 05 May 12 |
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Travelled to Shanghai Municipality and met with the following:
• Hirofumi Hirano (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) China, Japan, ROK agree to enhance cultural cooperation |
