As head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee from 1999-2002, he strengthened Jiang's position by promoting members of the president's "Shanghai clique" to leading central and regional posts.
As head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee from 1999-2002, he oversaw all appointments and promotions. He strengthened Jiang's position by promoting members of the president's "Shanghai clique" to leading central and regional posts.