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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

Revision History:

Biography Revised: 4/21/2010
Career Data Updated: 4/21/2010

PHOTO: Fan Changlong
Fan Changlong 范长龙
Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee, Commander of the Jinan Military Region
Born: 1947
Birthplace: Liaoning Province, Donggang City

Biography

Fan Changlong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Donggang City, Liaoning province. He was born in 1947, and joined the PLA and the CPC in 1969. He was promoted to the rank of major general in 1995, and lieutenant general in 2002. Fan served successively as a platoon leader, political instructor, battalion commander, and deputy regimental commander in the PLA. Fan was educated at the Beijing Military Academy and the Xuanhua Artillery Academy. He served as chief of staff of the 16th Group Army until 2000. In the same year he was promoted to chief of staff of the Shenyang Military Region and in 2004 he became Commander of the Jinan Military Region.

Fan Changlong was an alternate member of the 16th CPC Central Committee and is currently a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee. In 2008, he was promoted to the rank of general.

Career Data

2008— General, PLA
2007— Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2004— Deputy Secretary, PLA, Regions, Jinan Military Region CPC, Leading Party Group Shandong Province, Jinan City
2004— Commander, PLA, Regions, Jinan Military Region Shandong Province, Jinan City
2003—2004 Member, PLA, Headquarters of the General Staff CPC, Party Committee
2003—2004 Assistant to the Chief of the General Staff, PLA, Headquarters of the General Staff
2002—2008 Lieutenant General, PLA
2002—2007 Alternate Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2000—2003 Member, PLA, Regions, Shenyang Military Region CPC, Party Committee, Standing Committee Liaoning Province, Shenyang City
2000—2003 Chief of Staff, PLA, Regions, Shenyang Military Region Liaoning Province, Shenyang City
1995—2002 Major General, PLA
1995—2000 Army Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, 16th Group Army
1993—1995 Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, 16th Group Army
1990—1993 Division Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force)
1985—1990 Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Division Command
1982 Graduate, Beijing Military Academy Beijing Municipality
1976—1982 Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Regiment Command
1973—1976 Political Director, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Company Command
1971—1972 Platoon Leader, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force)
1969—1971 Soldier, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force)
1969 Joined, PLA
1969 Joined, CPC

Recent Travel & Appearances

09 Jun 10 Travelled to Myanmar, Nay Pyi Taw and met with the following:
• Thura Shwe Mann (Leader of Myanmar)
Fan Changlong met with Myanmar leader General Thura Shwe Mann.
18 Sep 09 Hu Jintao and topleaders attended the Fourth Plenary Session of the 17th Communist Party of China Central Committee.
18 Sep 09 Hu Jintao and topleaders attended the Fourth Plenary Session of the 17th Communist Party of China Central Committee.