China Vitae : Biography of Chang Wanquan

Compiled from the following sources:

Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006

Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005

Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004

XINHUA Online (China View)

Revision History:

Biography Revised: 2/22/2010
Career Data Updated: 2/22/2010

Chang Wanquan 常万全

Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee; Member of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission; Director of the PLA General Armaments Department

Born: 1949

Birthplace: Henan Province, Nanyang City

Biography

Chang Wanquan, male, Han nationality, is a native of Nanyang City of Henan Province. He was born in 1949, joined the PLA in March 1968 and joined the CPC in same year later. Chang was a student of Long-Distance Education Program of Weinan Specialized Teachers School of Shaanxi Province and graduated in 1987. He was promoted to Major General in July 1997, Lieutenant General in 2003 and General in 2007. He was a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee.

Currently, Chang Wanquan is a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee and a Member of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission. Chang serves as Director of General Armaments Department (GAD) of the PLA since 2007.