Zhao Nanqi
Korean-born Chinese general
Zhao Nanqi (Chinese: 趙南起; Korean: 조남기; Cho Namgi; 20 April 1927 – 17 June 2018) was a Chinese general and politician. He served in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Jilin Military District and as Vice Governor of Jilin province. He later served in top leadership positions in the PLA as Director of the People's Liberation Army General Logistics Department (1987 to 1992), member of the Central Military Commission, and President of the PLA Academy of Military Science (1992 to 1995).
Zhao Nanqi | |
|---|---|
趙南起 | |
| Director of the PLA General Logistics Department | |
| In office 1987–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Hong Xuezhi |
| Succeeded by | Fu Quanyou |
| President of the PLA Academy of Military Science | |
| In office 1992–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Jiang Shunxue |
| Succeeded by | Xu Huizi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1927 Cheongwon County, Korea under Japanese rule |
| Died | 17 June 2018 (aged 91) Beijing, China |
| Political party | Communist Party of China |
| Spouse(s) | Lin Chunshu |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  China |
| Branch/service | People's Liberation Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1995 |
| Rank |  General |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
He was promoted to the rank of general in 1988. From 1998 to 2003 he served as a Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Zhao Nanqi died in Beijing on 17 June 2018, at the age of 91.[1]
References
change- ↑ "赵南起同志逝世" (in Chinese). Xinhuanet. 18 June 2018. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
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