China Vitae

Biography Highlight

Ma Xiaotian, male, Han nationality, is a native of Gongyi City, Henan province. He was born in 1949, joined the CPC in 1969, joined the Chinese PLA in 1965, and graduated from the 12th Aviation School with the academic credentials of junior college. He is an air marshal and was made deputy chief of staff of the air force in 1997. Ma was a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee.

Recent Career Data

2009—	General, PLA
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2007—	Deputy Chief, PLA, Headquarters of the General Staff
2003—2007	Deputy Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force
2003—2007	President, University of National Defense
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2001—2003	Deputy Commander, PLA, Regions, Nanjing Military Region Jiangsu Province, Nanjing City
2001—2003	Deputy Secretary, PLA, Regions, Nanjing Military Region CPC, Party Committee Jiangsu Province, Nanjing City
2001—2003	Member, PLA, Regions, Nanjing Military Region CPC, Party Committee, Standing Committee Jiangsu Province, Nanjing City
2001—2003	Commander, PLA, Regions, Nanjing Military Region, Air Force Jiangsu Province, Nanjing City

Recent Travel & Appearances

05/02/12	China, US hold Second Strategic Security Dialogue
04/17/12	Ma Xiaotian holds talks with German secretary of state for defense
04/10/12	Ma Xiaotian meets with Armenian guests
03/13/12	China, Italy to boost military ties
03/05/12	China, France to jointly respond to global challenges