In 1979, He captained Guangdong in the inaugural Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup, scoring in the second leg.
[2] In 1982, Jia left Guangdong, moving to Hong Kong in the process.
Following the influx of mainland Chinese players into the Hong Kong First Division, He joined South China in 1983.
[3] On 15 June 1975, He made his debut for China in a 1–0 win against North Korea.
[4] On 6 October 1977, He scored the opening goal against the United States in China's first game of their first tour to the Western Bloc.