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Biography Highlight

Li Yongtai, male, Korean nationality is a native of Tonghua, Jilin Province. He was born in 1928, joined the CPC in 1946, and graduated from, the PLA Air Force Aviation School in 1950.

Li has spent over 50 years in the PLA Air Force. He twice received 1st class citations for his service with the Chinese People?s Volunteers in Korea. In 1982 Li was named deputy commander of the PLA Air Force, and in 1988 he received the rank of lieutenant general in the PLA Air Force. His government career has included being a deputy to the 5th and 7th NPCs, a member of the 8th and 9th NPC standing committees, and as a delegate at the 10th and 12th CPC National Congresses.

Li was named deputy commander of the PLA Air Force in 1982.

Recent Career Data

1998—2003	Member, 9th Standing Committee of the NPC
1993—1998	Member, 8th Credentials Committee of the NPC
1993—1998	Member, 8th Ethnic Affairs Committee of the NPC
1993—1998	Member, 8th Standing Committee of the NPC
1988—	Lieutenant General, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force
1988—1993	Deputy, 7th NPC
1982—1987	Delegate, 12th CPC, National Congress
1982—1988	Deputy Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force
1978—1983	Deputy, 5th NPC
1972—1977	Delegate, 10th CPC, National Congress