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Wei Liang (Chinese: 魏亮; pinyin: Wèi Liàng; born February 1953) is a retired general (shangjiang) in the Chinese People's Liberation Army. He served as Political Commissar of the Southern Theater Command.
Wei Liang | |
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魏亮 | |
Political Commissar of the Southern Theater Command | |
In office February 2016 – April 2018 | |
Preceded by | New title |
Succeeded by | Wang Jianwu |
Political Commissar of the Guangzhou Military Region | |
In office October 2012 – January 2016 | |
Preceded by | Zhang Yang |
Succeeded by | Position revoked |
Personal details | |
Born | February 1953 (age 71) Gaochun County, Jiangsu, China |
Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
Military service | |
Allegiance | People's Republic of China |
Branch/service | People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
Rank | General |
Originally from Gaochun County (now Gaochun District), Jiangsu, Wei served in the 26th Army, then the People's Armed Police, before joining the Guangzhou Military Region in a leadership position. He earned the rank of General in July 2014. Between 2012 and 2016, he was the Political Commissar of the Guangzhou Military Region. He was a member of the 18th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.[1]
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