Xu Xianghua (simplified Chinese: 徐向华; traditional Chinese: 徐向華; pinyin: Xú Xiànghuá; born May 1965) is a major general in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China. In August 2019 he has been placed under investigation by the PLA's anti-corruption agency. Previously he served as deputy commander of Western Theater Command Ground Force.
Xu Xianghua | |
|---|---|
徐向华 | |
| Commander of the 74th Group Army | |
| In office April 2017 – August 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Hong Jiangqiang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1965 (age 59) Hai'an County, Jiangsu, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  People's Republic of China |
| Branch/service |  People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Commands | Deputy commander of Western Theater Command Ground Force |
Early life
editXu was born in Hai'an County, Jiangsu, in May 1965.[citation needed]
Career
editHe attained the rank of major general in December 2014. In April 2017 he was commissioned as army commander of the 74th Group Army.[1] In October 2018, he was appointed deputy commander of Western Theater Command Ground Force.[citation needed]
He was a delegate to the 13th National People's Congress.[citation needed]
Investigation
editThis section needs to be updated. (July 2024) |
In August 2019, Xu was placed under investigation by the PLA's anti-corruption agency. Xu was ordered to resign as representative of the 13th National People's Congress.[2]
References
edit- ^ 原第65集团军参谋长徐向华少将已升任第74集团军军长. The Paper (in Chinese). 27 May 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ Wang Shu (王姝) (26 October 2019). 1中将1少将严重违纪，首次曝光. Phoenix Television (in Chinese). Retrieved 31 October 2019.