[2][3] In 1955 he was admitted to the Central Academy of arts and design (中央工艺美术学院), now part of Tsinghua University.

[1][2] In 1986, he was selected as a delegate to the Sixth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

From 1991 to 1994 he had solo art shows in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, followed by Malaysia, Hong Kong and India.

[1] He has also fought the sale of illegal art activities in Beijing, saying most of the paintings sold in auction fairs are not real.

“In recognition of his long-term commitment to promoting art and artistic education in China, his support to providing quality education to young people, notably through projects led by the Han Meilin Art Foundation, and his dedication to the ideals and aims of the Organization.” He has also announced plans to donate a 7-meter-tall bronze statue entitled Guardian of Peace, to UNESCO on the occasion of the Organization’s 70th anniversary.