former Minister of National Defence of China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
General Chi Haotian (simplified Chinese: 迟浩田; traditional Chinese: 遲浩田; pinyin: Chí Hàotián; born 9 July 1929) is a Chinese general of the People's Liberation Army. In May-June, 1989, Chi played an important role in directing the military's enforcement of martial law in Beijing to suppress the Tiananmen Square Protests in the national capital.
Chi Haotian 迟浩田 | |
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Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission | |
In office Party Commission: 28 September 1995 – 15 November 2002 State Commission: 28 March 1993 – 5 March 2003 | |
Chairman | Jiang Zemin |
Minister of National Defence | |
In office March 1993 – 17 March 2003 | |
Premier | Li Peng Zhu Rongji |
Preceded by | Qin Jiwei |
Succeeded by | Cao Gangchuan |
Personal details | |
Born | Zhaoyuan, Shandong Province, China | 9 July 1929
Political party | Communist Party of China |
Military service | |
Allegiance | People's Republic of China |
Branch/service | People's Liberation Army |
Years of service | 1946–present |
Rank | General |
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