Wei Liang

Wei Liang (Chinese: 魏亮; pinyin: Wèi Liàng; born February 1953) is a retired general (shangjiang) in the Chinese People's Liberation Army. He served as Political Commissar of the Southern Theater Command.

Wei Liang
魏亮
Political Commissar of the Southern Theater Command
In office
February 2016  April 2018
Preceded byNew title
Succeeded byWang Jianwu
Political Commissar of the Guangzhou Military Region
In office
October 2012  January 2016
Preceded byZhang Yang
Succeeded byPosition revoked
Personal details
BornFebruary 1953 (age 70)
Gaochun County, Jiangsu, China
Political partyChinese Communist Party
Military service
Allegiance People's Republic of China
Branch/service People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Rank General

Biography

Originally from Gaochun County (now Gaochun District), Jiangsu, Wei served in the 26th Army, then the People's Armed Police, before joining the Guangzhou Military Region in a leadership position. He earned the rank of General in July 2014. Between 2012 and 2016, he was the Political Commissar of the Guangzhou Military Region. He was a member of the 18th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.[1]

References

  1. 习近平向4位新晋上将颁发命令状. 163.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2014-07-11.


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