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Chi Haotian
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| 迟浩田 Chih Hao-tien |
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Chi in 2000
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| Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission | |
| In office Party Commission: 28 September 1995 – 15 November 2002 State Commission: 28 March 1993 – 5 March 2003 |
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| Chairman | Jiang Zemin |
| State Councilor of China | |
| In office 29 March 1993 – 17 March 2003 |
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| Premier | Li Peng Zhu Rongji |
| 8th Minister of National Defense | |
| In office 29 March 1993 – 17 March 2003 |
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| Premier | Li Peng Zhu Rongji |
| Preceded by | Qin Jiwei |
| Succeeded by | Cao Gangchuan |
| Head of the General Staff Department of the People's Liberation Army | |
| In office 28 November 1987 – 28 October 1992 |
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| Preceded by | Yang Dezhi |
| Succeeded by | Zhang Wannian |
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| Born | 9 July 1929 Zhaoyuan, Shandong, Republic of China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Chinese Communist Party |
| Branch/service |  PLA Ground Force |
| Years of service | 1944–2003 |
| Rank |  General |
| Battles/wars | Chinese Civil War Korean War |
| Awards |  Order of Liberation (3rd Class; 1955) |
Chi Haotian (simplified Chinese: 迟浩田; traditional Chinese: 遲浩田; pinyin: Chí Hàotián; born July 9, 1929) is a retired general from China's People's Liberation Army. He held many important roles throughout his long career. From 1993 to 2003, he served as China's Minister of National Defense.
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Early Life and Joining the Party
Chi Haotian was born on July 9, 1929, in Zhaoyuan, a city in Shandong province, China. When he was 17 years old, in October 1946, he joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
A Career in the Military
Chi Haotian began his journey in the army in July 1945. He later studied at the Military Academy of the People's Liberation Army.
Serving in the Korean War
During the Korean War, Chi Haotian was a battalion instructor. He also served as a deputy director in a regimental political department. He was part of the 27th Corps of the People's Volunteer Army in North Korea. For his bravery during the war, he received a special "Class-One" commendation.
Important Leadership Roles
After the Korean War, Chi Haotian continued to rise through the ranks.
- In 1973, he became the vice political commissar of the Beijing Military Region. He also worked as a vice editor for the "People's Daily" newspaper.
- In 1976, after a big earthquake hit Tangshan, Chi was appointed as a deputy commander. He helped lead the People's Liberation Army's efforts to assist earthquake victims.
- He later became the vice director of the general staff department of the PLA. He also led its political department.
- He served as the political commissar of the Jinan Military Region.
- He became the head of the general staff department of the PLA.
- In 1988, he was chosen to be a member of the Central Military Commission (CMC). This is a very important group that leads the military.
Role in Beijing in 1989
In May and June 1989, Chi Haotian played a key role in directing the military's actions in Beijing. As the chief of staff, he helped organize the movement of troops into the capital. This was done to enforce martial law and restore order during the Tiananmen Square Protests.
Minister of National Defense
In 1993, Chi Haotian became a state councilor. He also took on the important role of Minister of National Defense. He held this position until 2003. He was also in charge of drafting the Law of National Defense.
In September 1995, he was elected as vice chairman of the central military commission of the Chinese Communist Party. In December of that year, he became vice chairman of the state's CMC.
In 1999, he met with defense ministers from Syria and Israel. They discussed ways to improve military relations and cooperation.
Party Membership and Honors
Chi Haotian was a member of several important committees of the Chinese Communist Party. These included the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Central Committees. He was also a Politburo member at the 15th National Congress.
He received a First-class honor in 1952. In 1985, he was awarded the Third-Class Liberation medal. He was promoted to the rank of general in 1988.
Personal Life
Chi Haotian married Jiang Qingping in 1956. She worked as a nurse at a People's Liberation Army hospital. They had a son and a daughter together. Jiang Qingping passed away on June 4, 2023, at the age of 90. Their son, Chi Xingbei, is also a major general in the People's Liberation Army. He served as the political commissar of the army logistics department.
See also
In Spanish: Chi Haotian para niños
