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
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 10/24/2007
Career Data Updated: 10/24/2007
Xu Qiliang 许其亮
Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee; Member of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission; Commander of the PLA Air Force
Born: 1950
Birthplace: Shandong Province, Linqu County
Biography Highlight
Xu Qiliang, male, Han nationality, is a native of Linqu, Shandong province. He was born in 1950, joined the PLA and the CPC in 1967. He was promoted to the rank of major general in 1991, and lieutenant general in 1996. He attended the 1st Aviation Reserve College of the Air Force, and the 8th Aviation School in 1967, and the 5th Aviation School of Air Force in 1968. Xu was a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee.Recent Career Data
| 2007— | Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force | |
| 2007— | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2000—2007 | Commander, PLA, Regions, Shenyang Military Region Liaoning Province, Shenyang City (Air Force) | |
| 2000—2000 | Deputy Commander, PLA, Regions, Shenyang Military Region Liaoning Province, Shenyang City | |
| 1997—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1996— | Lieutenant General, PLA | |
| 1994—1999 | Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force | |
| 1993—1994 | Deputy Chief of Staff, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force | |
| 1992—1997 | Alternate Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee |
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