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Wu Shaozu, male, Han nationality, is a native of Laiyang, Hunan Province. He was born in 1939 and earned a master?s degree from Qinghua University.

Wu Shaozu's father, Wu Yunfu, was a participant in the Long-March, and his mother, Xiong Tianjing, once served as vice-minister of Civil Affairs. Upon graduation, Wu worked for the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense in a variety of position before moving on to roles in the Chinese sports sector. Wu is currently chairman of the Chinese Olympic Committee and was minister of the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission as well as chairman of the International Federation for Wushu. Wu is married to Zeng Xiaoqian, daughter of Zeng San, a veteran revolutionary.

Wu Shaozu is chairman of the Chinese Olympic Committee and chairman of the International Federation for Wushu.

Recent Career Data

1998—????	Director General, State General Administration of Sports
1997—2002	Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee
1995—????	Chairman, (International Federation for Wushu)
1994	Chairman, Chinese Olympic Committee
1993—1998	Minister, State Physical Culture and Sports Commission
1992—1997	Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee
1988	Major General, PLA
1987—1992	Member, 13th CPC, Central Committee
1982—1987	Member, 12th CPC, Central Committee