China Vitae : Biography of Xu Caihou

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

Revision History:

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

Xu Caihou 徐才厚

Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee, Vice-Chairman of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission; Politburo Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee

Born: 1943

Birthplace: Liaoning Province, Wafangdian City

Recent Travel & Appearances

16 Jan 12	APPEARANCE	Xu Caihou visits officers and men stationed in Beijing
12 Jan 12	APPEARANCE	President Hu extends festival greetings to army veterans
27 Dec 11	APPEARANCE	PLA senior officers offer condolences on Kim Jong Il's death
20 Dec 11	APPEARANCE	Xu Caihou has discussion with newly-elected academicians
15 Dec 11	APPEARANCE	China to improve militia management
09 Dec 11	APPEARANCE	China, Bulgaria pledge to strengthen military ties
05 Dec 11	TRAVEL	Was in Beijing Municipality and met with the following: • Armando Pacheco Gutierrez (Commander of the Armed Forces of the Plurinational State of Bolivia) China, Bolivia pledge to strengthen military ties
29 Nov 11	TRAVEL	Was in Beijing Municipality and met with the following: • Min Aung Hlaing (Myanmar's Commander of the Armed Forces) PLA senior officer meets Myanmar's commander of armed forces
22 Nov 11	TRAVEL	Travelled to Guangdong Province, Guangzhou City Xu Caihou watches "Life & Sunshine" acrobatic show
17 Nov 11	APPEARANCE	China's central authorities congratulate success of first space docking mission

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