China Vitae : Biography of Guo Boxiong

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: 4/22/2010
Career Data Updated: 4/22/2010

Guo Boxiong 郭伯雄

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: 1942

Birthplace: Shaanxi Province, Liquan County

Biography

Guo Boxiong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Liquan County, Shaanxi Province. He was born in July 1942, joined the CPC in March 1963, and joined the work force in August 1958. Guo joined the PLA in August 1961. He is a graduate of the PLA Military Academy and holds the military rank of General.

Guo Boxiong spent his early career in the 19th army of the PLA ground force. He was Chief of Staff of the 19th army from 1983-1985. In the mid and late 1990's, he was Deputy Commander, Beijing Area Command, and Commander, Lanzhou Military Area Command.

Guo was a member of the 15th and 16th CPC Central Committee and became a member of the CPC Central Military Commission in 1999. He is currently a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee, Vice-Chairman of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission and Politburo Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee.

Career Data

2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo
2007—	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2007—	Vice-Chairman, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission
2003—	Vice-Chairman, Central Military Commission of the PRC
2002—2007	Vice-Chairman, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee
2002—2007	Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo
1999—2002	Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission
1999—2002	Deputy Secretary, PLA, Headquarters of the General Staff CPC, Party Committee
1999—2002	Member, Central Military Commission of the PRC
1999—	General, PLA
1999—2002	Executive Deputy Chief, PLA, Headquarters of the General Staff
1997—1999	Deputy Secretary, PLA, Regions, Lanzhou Military Region Gansu Province, Lanzhou City
1997—2002	Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee
1997—1999	Commander, PLA, Regions, Lanzhou Military Region
1995—1999	Lieutenant General, PLA
1993—1997	Deputy Commander, PLA, Regions, Beijing Military Region
1990—1993	Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Group Army
1988—1995	Major General, PLA
1985—1990	Deputy Chief of Staff, PLA, Regions, Lanzhou Military Region
1983—1985	Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force)
1982—1983	Deputy Director, PLA, Regions, Lanzhou Military Region, Combat Department (Headquarters)
1981—1982	Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) (55th Division)
1971—1981	Deputy Head, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters)
1971—1981	Head, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters)
1971—1981	Staff Officer, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters)
1970—1971	Leader, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters, 164th Regiment, 55th Division)
1966—1970	Staff Member, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Combat Training Section (Headquarters, 164th Regiment, 55th Division)
1965—1966	Staff Member, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force), Political Department (Propanganda Group, 164th Regiment, 55th Division)
1964—1965	Platoon Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) (8th Company, 164th Regiment, 55th Division)
1963	Joined, CPC
1961	Graduate, Military Academy of the Chinese PLA
1961	Joined, PLA
1961—1964	Squad Leader, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) (8th Company, 164th Regiment, 55th Division)
1961—1964	Deputy Squad Leader, PLA, Services and Arms, Army (or Ground Force) (8th Company, 164th Regiment, 55th Division)
1958—1961	Worker, No. 408 Factory Shaanxi Province, Xingping County

Recent Travel & Appearances

14 May 12	APPEARANCE	Guo Boxiong inspects troop units stationed in Hong Kong, Macao, Hubei and Henan
27 Apr 12	TRAVEL	Was in Beijing Municipality and met with the following: • John Sandy (Minister of National Security of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago) Guo Boxiong meets with Trinidad and Tobago security minister
26 Apr 12	TRAVEL	Was in Beijing Municipality and met with the following: • Dmitry Rogozin (Deputy Prime Minster of Russia) Senior military official meets with Russian Deputy PM
16 Apr 12	TRAVEL	Was in Beijing Municipality and met with the following: • Rudiger Wolf (German Secretary of State for Defense) Senior military official meets with German defence secretary
12 Mar 12	APPEARANCE	Hu stresses military's safeguarding social stability
08 Mar 12	APPEARANCE	Guo Boxiong calls on CPPCC members from PLA
07 Mar 12	TRAVEL	Was in Beijing Municipality and met with the following: • Walter Natynczyk (Chief of Defense Staff of the Canadian Forces) Guo Boxiong meets with Canadian chief of defense staff
05 Mar 12	APPEARANCE	Armed forces to obey CPC commands: senior military officials
16 Jan 12	APPEARANCE	Guo Boxiong visits officers and men stationed in Beijing
12 Jan 12	APPEARANCE	President Hu extends festival greetings to army veterans

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