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: 5/24/2004
Career Data Updated: 1/17/2007
Li Qianyuan 李乾元
Member of the 16th CPC Central Committee, Commander of the Lanzhou Military Region
Born: 1942
Birthplace: Henan Province, Linzhou City
Biography
Li Qianyuan, male, Han nationality, is a native of Linzhou, Henan province. He was born in 1942, joined the PLA in 1961, and joined the CPC in 1963. He was conferred to the rank of major general in 1988 and promoted to the rank of lieutenant general in 1996. Li served with the PLA as a platoon leader, staff member, and deputy section chief of a combat training section of a division. Li became deputy chief of staff of the Guangzhou Military Region in 1990. He was appointed commander of the Lanzhou Military Region in 1999.
Li Qianyuan is a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee.
