China Vitae : Biography of Liao Xilong

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: 10/24/2007
Career Data Updated: 10/24/2007

Liao Xilong 廖锡龙

Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee; Member of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission; Director of the General Logistics Department of the People's Liberation Army

Born: 1940

Birthplace: Guizhou Province, Sinan

Biography

Liao Xilong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Sinan, Guizhou Province. He was born in 1940, joined the CPC in 1963, and graduated from the PLA Military Academy in 1981.

Liao spent over 40 years in the PLA working his way up through the ranks, starting as a platoon leader, company commander, division commander, and currently as a general in command of the PLA Chengdu Military Region. He has served the Party as a delegate to the 13th CPC National Congress and as a member of the 15th and 16th CPC Central Committee.

General Liao is the commander of the PLA Chengdu Military Area Region. He is also a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee and a member of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission.