Fang Wenping (Chinese: 方文平; pinyin: Fāng Wénpíng; born October 1950) is a general in the People's Liberation Army of China. Fang obtained the rank of major general in 2002. He was investigated by the PLA's anti-graft agency in March 2014.[1] Previously he served as Commander of Shanxi Military District and a Standing Committee of the CCP Shanxi Provincial Committee.
Life and career
Fang was born and raised in Beijing, capital of China.[2] He began his political career in February 1968, and joined the Chinese Communist Party in March 1970.[2] He served in various posts in the 27th Army and over a period of six years worked his way up to the position of Head of the Rear-service Department.[2] In 2000, he was appointed Chief of Staff of Hebei Military District, he remained in that position until 2005, when he was transferred to Shanxi and appointed Commander of Shanxi Military District, a year later, he concurrently served as a Standing Committee of the CCP Shanxi Provincial Committee.[2][3] In March 2014, he was placed under investigation by the PLA's anti-corruption agency.[4] In May 2014, he was transferred to judicial organs.
PB Former member of the Politburo; PLA Also a military official; CDI Member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection or affiliates ; S Committed suicide 1For details on the civil service ranks of officials, please see Civil Service of the People's Republic of China; 2Army generals listed have attained at least the rank of Major General, which usually enjoys the same administrative privileges as a civilian official of sub-provincial rank.
