Xinjian has over 27 years professional experiences on energy related project planning, design, appraisal, and administration. He joined ADB PRC Resident Mission as Senior Project Officer (Energy) in March 2007. Prior to joining ADB, he worked at China Development Bank as deputy director from February 2002 to February 2007, and at Beijing Hydroelectric Investigation & Design Institute as engineer, project manager, senior engineer, and division chief engineer from April 1994 to January 2002.