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
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 2/2/2018
Career Data Updated: 2/4/2016
Liu Yuejun 刘粤军
Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee; Commander, PLA, Eastern Theater Command; General, PLA
Born: 1954
Birthplace: Shandong Province, Rongcheng City
Biography
Liu Yuejun, male, Han nationality, is a native of Rongcheng, Shandong province. He was born in 1954, joined the PLA in 1969, and graduated from university. Liu held leading posts in the PLA 123rd Infantry Division. In 2002, he was elected army commander of the 42nd Group Army.
Liu Yuejun was an alternate member of the 16th and 17th CPC Central Committees and a member of the 18th CPC Central Committee. In 2015 he was named PLA General and Commander of Lanzhou Military Region. In 2016 he was named Commander of the Eastern Theater Command. He is a member of the 19th CPC Central Committee.
Career Data
| 2017— | Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2016— | Commander, PLA, Eastern Theater Command | |
| 2015—2016 | Commander, PLA, Regions, Lanzhou Military Region | |
| 2015— | General, PLA | |
| 2012—2017 | Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2007—2012 | Alternate Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2002—2015 | Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, 42nd Group Army | |
| 2002—2007 | Alternate Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1999—2000 | Commander, PLA Macao Garrison, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Macao SAR | |
| 1999—2015 | Major General, PLA | |
| 1998—1999 | Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, 41st Group Army | |
| 1992—1998 | Division Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Infantry, 123rd Division | |
| 1989—1992 | Division Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Infantry, 123rd Division | |
| 1987—1989 | Regimental Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Infantry, 123rd Division | |
| 1981—1987 | Regimental Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Infantry, 123rd Division | |
| 1980—1981 | Battalion Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Infantry, 123rd Division | |
| 1974—1979 | Company Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Infantry, 123rd Division | |
| 1973—1974 | Platoon Leader, PLA, Services and Arms, Infantry, 123rd Division | |
| 1972 | Joined, CPC | |
| 1970—1973 | Solider, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) | |
| 1969 | Joined, PLA |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 04 Feb 16 | Army adjustment and establishment completed in five Theater Commands |
