June 1961 
Born in Shenyang, Liaoning Province
July 1986   
Graduated from China Central Arts and Crafts College with a major in mural painting and started lecturing upon graduation
Present     
Associate Professor, Academy of Arts and Design of Tsinghua University, Director of Lacquer Art of Tsinghua University, Exchange Professor, Busan East Asia University, Korea, Deputy Secretary-General, Lacquer Painting Commission,China Artist Association, Standing Director, Lacquer Art Commission , China Academy of Art and Crafts

Exhibitions
1986     
China Modern Lacquer Art Exhibition
1989     
The Seventh National Art Exhibition, Beijing
1992     
Solo Lacquer Exhibition, China Central Art and Crafts College, Beijing
1995     
The Eighth National Exhibition of Excellent Art Works, Beijing
Solo Lacquer Exhibition, National Art Museum of China, Beijing
1997     
Solo Lacquer Exhibition, Beijing
1998    
‘Thin Cloud: Cheng Xiangjun’s Solo Exhibition,’ National Art Museum of China, Beijing
2000    
‘New Visual: Cheng Xiangjun Lacquer Painting Exhibition,’ Huang Shi Cheng Cloud Summit Gallery, Beijing
2002    
'The Traditions: Cheng Xiangjun’s New Lacquer Painting Exhibition’, ,Art & Crafts College of Tsinghua University, Beijing
The First Exhibition of Chinese Nominated Young Lacquer Artists, Guangzhou
2004     
Nomination of Art Document Exhibition, Wuhan
The Tenth National Lacquer Painting Exhibition, Nanjing
2005     
Biennial Exhibition of China Lacquer Painting, Xiamen
2006     
Biennial Exhibition of International Art & Crafts, Pusan, Korea
2007     
National Lacquer Art Exhibition, Guangzhou
The Second Biennial Exhibition of China Lacquer Painting, Xiamen
2008    
‘Tradition: Cheng Xiangjun’s Recent Lacquer Paintings,’ Qi Qian Nian Art Center (QAC), Beijing 798 Art Zone
‘Lotus: Cheng Xiangjun 2008 Oil Painting Exhibition,’ Shangtu Contemporary Gallery, Beijing 798 Art Zone
‘Tradition: Cheng Xiangjun’s Recent Lacquer Paintings’, Mogan-Mountain Twin Cities Crafts Museum, Shanghai
2009    
‘Reflection: Cheng Xiangjun’s Recent Lacquer Paintings,’ Qi Qian Nian Art Center (QAC), Beijing 798 Art Zone
The 11th National Lacquer Painting Exhibition, Xiamen
‘Tribute to Our Motherland—Achievement Exhibition on the 60 Anniversary of People's Republic of China ’, Beijing
‘China-Five Universities’ Contemporary Crafts Exhibition’, Ji’nan

Nominations and Awards
1986  
Merit Award, ‘China Modern Lacquer Painting Exhibition’
1989  
Bronze Award, ‘The Seventh National Art Exhibition’
1995  
Merit Award, ‘The Eighth National Arts Exhibition’  
2001  
Merit Award, ‘Beijing International Art Fair’
Nominee, ‘Science and Art’ Exhibition
2004  
Nominee, ‘Documentary Art Nomination Exhibition’

Commentaries, Publications and others
1993  
“Cheng Xiangjun Lacquer Painting”, published by People’s Art Publisher
1996  
Vice Editor-in-Chief, “China Modern Artwork Collection – Lacquer”,  People’s Art Press
2004  
Commentary on ‘The First National Lacquer Painting Exhibition’
Commentary on ‘The Tenth National Art Exhibition’
2005  
Commentary on Biennial Exhibition of International Art and Crafts, Qing State, Korea
Commentary on ‘The Second National Lacquer Painting Exhibition’ and ‘The Second National Biennial Lacquer Painting Exhibition’
2007        
Commentary of ‘The Third National Youth Art Exhibition’
2008  
Editor-in-Chief, ‘China Contemporary Lacquer Painting Boutique Collection’ ,Tianjin People’s Art Publisher
Commentary on ‘The Eleventh National Art Exhibition’  
Commentary on ‘National Art Exhibition’ by Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Institutional Collections
National Art Museum of China
Guangdong Art Museum
Korea Modern Wood Art Museum
Wuhan ”Fine Arts Literature“ Art Center
Korea Tongyeong Lacquer Art Museum