Chen Chuankuo, male, Han nationality, is a native of Huainan, Anhui province. He was born in 1945, joined the CPC in 1966, joined the PLA in 1970, and graduated from National Defense University with a junior college degree. He holds the rank of lieutenant general. He held leading posts with the Chinese People's Armed Police Force, where he served as chief of staff in 1999. He is a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee.