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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
Biography Revised: 10/24/2007
Career Data Updated: 10/24/2007
Biography
Guo Boxiong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Liquan, 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.
Career Data
| 2007— | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro | |
| 2007— | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2007— | Vice-Chairman, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| Executive Deputy Chief, PLA, Headquarters of the General Staff | ||
| 2002—2007 | Vice-Chairman, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro | |
| 1999—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission | |
| 1999—2001 | Executive Deputy General, PLA | |
| 1999—2002 | Chief of Staff, PLA | |
| 1999—2002 | Deputy Secretary, PLA, Headquarters of the General Staff CPC, Party Committee | |
| 1999— | General, PLA | |
| 1997—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1997—1999 | Commander, PLA, Regions, Lanzhou Military Region | |
| 1995—1999 | Lieutenant General, PLA | |
| 1993—1997 | Deputy Commander, PLA, Regions, Beijing Military Region | |
| 1990—1993 | Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Group Army | |
| 1988—1995 | Major General, PLA | |
| 1985—1990 | Deputy Chief of Staff, PLA, Regions, Lanzhou Military Region | |
| 1983—1985 | Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) | |
| 1982—1983 | Deputy Director, PLA, Regions, Lanzhou Military Region, Combat Department (Headquarters) | |
| 1981—1982 | Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) (55th Division) | |
| 1971—1981 | Staff Officer, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters) | |
| 1971—1981 | Deputy Head, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters) | |
| 1971—1981 | Head, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters) | |
| 1970—1971 | Leader, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters, 164th Regiment, 55th Division) | |
| 1966—1970 | Staff Member, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters, 164th Regiment, 55th Division) | |
| 1965—1966 | Staff Member, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Political Department (Propanganda Group, 164th Regiment, 55th Division) | |
| 1964—1965 | Platoon Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) (8th Company, 164th Regiment, 55th Division) | |
| 1963 | Joined, CPC | |
| 1961 | Joined, PLA | |
| 1961 | Graduate, Military Academy of the Chinese PLA | |
| 1961—1964 | Squad Leader, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) (8th Company, 164th Regiment, 55th Division) | |
| 1961—1964 | Deputy Squad Leader, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) (8th Company, 164th Regiment, 55th Division) | |
| 1958—1961 | Worker, No. 408 Factory Shaanxi Province, Xingping County |
Recent Travel & Appearances
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