He was born in Penglai City, Shandong, China in 1934.
He established Beijing Manchu Institute, the first academic institute focussed on the Manchu history.
His publications include Biography of Yuan Chonghuan (ISBN 7-101-04869-2), True Stories of the 12 Qing Emperors (???????, ISBN 7-101-04445-X), and Fall of Ming and Rise of Qing in 60 Years (???????, ISBN 7-101-05267-3).