Compiled from the following sources:
People's Daily Online
XINHUA Online (China View)
China Military
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Revision History:
Biography Revised: 2/19/2014
Career Data Updated: 2/19/2014
Tian Zhong 田中
Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee; Deputy Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Navy
Born: 1956
Birthplace: Hebei Province, Huanghua City
Biography
Tian Zhong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Huanghua City, Hebei Province. He was born in 1956, entered the work force in 1972, and joined the PLA in 1974. From 2001 to 2009, he was Rear Admiral of Navy of the PLA. Since 2009, he is Vice Admiral of Navy of the PLA. From 2007 to 2013, he was Deputy Commander of PLA Jinan Military Area and Commander of North China Sea Fleet of Navy of the PLA. On November 2014, he was elected as Member of 18th CPC Central Committee. Since Jan. 2014, he is Deputy Commander of the PLA Navy.
