He is currently the executive director of China Calligraphy Artists Association, director of China Hard Pen Calligraphy Association, honorary chairman of (international) China Calligraphers Association, member of Shandong Calligraphers Association, vice president of International Xihe Painting and Calligraphy Institute, "honorary professor for life" of China Calligraphy Artists Art Center, honorary president of Beijing Jinghua Lanting Painting and Calligraphy Institute and academician of China Traditional Chinese Painting Institute. He is a member of China Folk Photography Association, executive director of China-Japan-Korea Friendship Alliance of New Painters and Calligraphers, executive dean of Taishan Chinese Painting Research Institute, senior researcher of China Oriental Painting and Calligraphy Research Institute, vice chairman of the International ISQ9000A Painting and Calligraphy Artists Qualification Certification Center and member of the jury, honorary editor of contemporary China talent pool, and national first-class calligrapher.
Zhang Xiu joined the army in Beijing Garrison in 1964, and has been the post director of Yiyuan County since 197 1. Deputy Director, Director and Director of Linyi Post Office, Shandong Province.