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
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 7/31/2015
Career Data Updated: 7/31/2015
Guo Boxiong 郭伯雄
Former Politburo Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee; Former Vice-Chairman of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission
Born: 1942
Biography Highlight
Guo Boxiong, male, Han nationality, is a native of Liquan County, Shaanxi Province. He was born in July 1942, joined the CPC in March 1963, and joined the work force in August 1958. Guo joined the PLA in August 1961. He is a graduate of the PLA Military Academy and holds the military rank of General.
Guo Boxiong spent his early career in the 19th army of the PLA ground force. He was Chief of Staff of the 19th army from 1983-1985. In the mid and late 1990's, he was Deputy Commander, Beijing Area Command, and Commander, Lanzhou Military Area Command.
Guo was a member of the 15th and 16th CPC Central Committee and became a member of the CPC Central Military Commission in 1999. He is currently a member of the 17th CPC Central Committee, Vice-Chairman of the 17th CPC Central Military Commission and Politburo Member of the 17th CPC Central Committee.
Recent Career Data
2015 |
(Expelled from party for corruption) |
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2007—2012 |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo |
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2007—2012 |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee |
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2007—2012 |
Vice-Chairman, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission |
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2003— |
Vice-Chairman, Central Military Commission of the PRC |
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2002—2007 |
Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee |
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2002—2007 |
Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo |
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2002—2007 |
Vice-Chairman, 16th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission |
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1999— |
General, PLA |
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1999—2002 |
Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission |
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Recent Travel & Appearances
03/16/18 |
PLA launches educational campaign, urging responsibilities |
03/27/17 |
PLA Daily vows strict discipline for Chinese army |
07/25/16 |
Guo Boxiong gets life sentence for taking bribes |
04/05/16 |
Former military leader Guo Boxiong confesses to taking bribe |
04/05/16 |
Former military leader Guo Boxiong prosecuted for corruption |