In 1987, he assumed the role of Second Secretary and Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In 1991, he assumed the role of First Secretary and Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Work Office within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In 1995, he assumed the role of Representative for the Chinese contingent of the Sino-British Joint Liaison Group, holding the rank of Counselor.

In November 1998, he assumed the role of Chief Representative for the Chinese contingent of the Sino-British Joint Liaison Group, holding the rank of Ambassador.

In 1999, he assumed the position of Deputy Director-General of the Western European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [zh].