Born in Xincheng County (now Gaobeidian), Hebei province, Wu has a graduate degree from the Central Party School.
In his early days, he was a soldier working for the Inner Mongolia Production and Construction Corps.
In January 2004, he was named a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
[1] In December 2007, he was named lead spokesperson and secretary-general of the agency, emerging as the 'face' of the organization.
[2] Beginning January 11, 2011, Wu has served as a Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.