1998—2003 | Member, 9th CPPCC, National Committee, Standing Committee | |
1993—1998 | Member, 8th CPPCC, National Committee, Standing Committee | |
1987—1992 | Member, 13th CPC, Central Committee | |
1986—1989 | Vice-President, Chinese Writers Association | |
1982—1987 | Member, 12th CPC, Central Committee | |
1977—1982 | Member, 11th CPC, Central Committee | |
1948 | Joined, CPC |