Compiled from the following sources:
People's Daily Online
China News
China Military
Photo courtesy Baidu Baike
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 2/8/2018
Career Data Updated: 2/4/2016
Zhao Zongqi 赵宗岐
Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee; Commander, PLA, Western Theater Command; General, PLA
Born: 1955
Birthplace: Heilongjiang Province, Bin County
Biography
Zhao Zongqi, male, Han nationality, is a native of Bin County, Heilongjiang Province. He was born in 1955, and joined the PLA in 1970. From 2008 to 2012, he was Chief Staff of Jinan Military Region of PLA. From November 2012 to 2016 he was Commander of Jinan Military Region of PLA. In 2015 he was promoted to General, PLA.
He was a member of the 18th CPC Central Committee and is now a member of the 19th CPC Central Committee. In 2016 he became Commander of the Western Theater Command.
Career Data
| 2017— | Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2016— | Commander, PLA, Western Theater Command | |
| 2015— | General, PLA | |
| 2012—2017 | Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 2012—2016 | Commander, PLA, Regions, Jinan Military Region | |
| 2012—2016 | Deputy Secretary, PLA, Regions, Jinan Military Region CPC, Party Committee | |
| 2008—2012 | Chief-of-Staff, PLA, Regions, Jinan Military Region | |
| 2007—2008 | Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, 13th Group Army | |
| 2004—2007 | Commander, PLA, Services and Arms, 14th Group Army | |
| 1999—2004 | Chief-of-Staff, PLA, Regions, Tibet Military District | |
| 1984—1999 | Deputy Chief-of-Staff, PLA, Regions, Tibet Military District |
Recent Travel & Appearances
| 04 Feb 16 | Army adjustment and establishment completed in five Theater Commands |
