Wang Xibin

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.

Wang Xibin
王喜斌
President of the PLA National Defence University
In office September 2007 – July 2013
Preceded by	Ma Xiaotian
Succeeded by	Song Puxuan
Personal details
Born	February 1948 (age 76) China
Political party	Chinese Communist Party
Alma mater	PLA Army Armored Force Academy
Military service
Allegiance	People's Republic of China
Branch/service	People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Years of service	1966–2013
Rank	General

Wang Xibin (Chinese: 王喜斌; pinyin: Wáng Xǐbīn; born February 1948) is a retired general in the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). He served as president of the PLA National Defense University from 2007 to 2013.

Biography

Born in Ning'an, Heilongjiang province, Wang joined the PLA in January 1966. He graduated from the Academy of Armor Engineering, majoring in military command. He served as chief of staff of the 38th Group Army of the PLA. In December 2000, he became the commander of the 27th Group Army. In December 2005, he was promoted to chief of staff of the Beijing Military Region. In September 2007, he was appointed as president of the PLA National Defense University. He was made a lieutenant general in July 2007, and a full general in July 2010. He was a member of the 17th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.

Downfall

In February 2017, it was announced that he was under investigation for corruption.