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Guo Boxiong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Liquan County, Shaanxi Province. He was born in July 1942, joined the CPC in March 1963, and joined the work force in August 1958. Guo joined the PLA in August 1961. He is a graduate of the PLA Military Academy and holds the military rank of General.

Guo Boxiong spent his early career in the 19th army of the PLA ground force. He was Chief of Staff of the 19th army from 1983-1985. In the mid and late 1990's, he was Deputy Commander, Beijing Area Command, and Commander, Lanzhou Military Area Command.

Guo was a member of the 15th and 16th CPC Central Committee and became a member of the CPC Central Military Commission in 1999. He is currently a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee, Vice-Chairman of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission and Politburo Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee.

Recent Career Data

2015	(Expelled from party for corruption)
2007—2012	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo
2007—2012	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2007—2012	Vice-Chairman, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission
2003—	Vice-Chairman, Central Military Commission of the PRC
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo
2002—2007	Vice-Chairman, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission
1999—	General, PLA
1999—2002	Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission

Recent Travel & Appearances

03/16/18	PLA launches educational campaign, urging responsibilities
03/27/17	PLA Daily vows strict discipline for Chinese army
07/25/16	Guo Boxiong gets life sentence for taking bribes
04/05/16	Former military leader Guo Boxiong confesses to taking bribe
04/05/16	Former military leader Guo Boxiong prosecuted for corruption