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)
China Military
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 6/4/2013
Career Data Updated: 6/4/2013
Ma Xiaotian 马晓天
Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee; Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission; Commander-in-Chief, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force
Born: 1949
Birthplace: Henan Province, Gongyi City
Biography Highlight
Ma Xiaotian, male, Han nationality, is a native of Gongyi City, Henan province. He was born in 1949, joined the CPC in 1969, joined the Chinese PLA in 1965, and graduated from the 12th Aviation School with the academic credentials of junior college. He is an air marshal and was made deputy chief of staff of the air force in 1997. Ma was a member of the 16th and 17th CPC Central Committees.Recent Career Data
| 2012—2017 | Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2012—2017 | Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee, Central Military Commission | |
| 2012— | Commander-in-Chief, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force | |
| 2009— | General, PLA | |
| 2007—2012 | Deputy Chief, PLA, Headquarters of the General Staff | |
| 2007—2012 | Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2003—2007 | Deputy Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, Air Force | |
| 2003—2007 | President, University of National Defense | |
| 2002—2007 | Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2001—2003 | Deputy Commander, PLA, Regions, Nanjing Military Region Jiangsu Province, Nanjing City |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 07/21/14 | Ma Xiaotian meets with Bolivian counterpart |
| 05/29/14 | Ma Xiaotian meets with Belarusian counterpart #China #Belarus |
| 05/28/14 | Ma Xiaotian meets with Russian guests #China #Russia |
| 04/11/14 | Ma Xiaotian meets with French Air Force chief of staff #China #France |
| 03/13/13 | Ma Xiaotian meets with #Egyptian guests #China |
