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Wei Fenghe was born on 1 February, 1954 in Liaocheng, Shandong, China, is a Chinese general and defence minister. Discover Wei Fenghe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
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70 years old |
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Aquarius |
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1 February, 1954 |
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1 February |
| Birthplace |
Liaocheng, Shandong, China |
| Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous minister with the age 70 years old group.
Wei Fenghe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Wei Fenghe height not available right now. We will update Wei Fenghe's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Wei Fenghe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wei Fenghe worth at the age of 70 years old? Wei Fenghe’s income source is mostly from being a successful minister. He is from China. We have estimated Wei Fenghe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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minister |
Wei Fenghe Social Network
Timeline
Wei also served as chief of staff of the Second Artillery, deputy chief of staff of the Second Artillery, 53rd Base commander, 54th Base chief of staff, and a variety of other command positions in the Second Artillery.
Wei Fenghe (born February 1954) is a retired general (shang jiang) in the People's Liberation Army who served as commander of the PLA Rocket Force, formerly known as the Second Artillery Corps.
He joined the People's Liberation Army in December 1970, at the age of 16.
In January 1972, Wei joined the Chinese Communist Party.
At the 74th National Day of China celebrations on September 23, Wei and Li Shangfu were absent for the event.
Wei graduated from the Second Artillery Command Academy's Command Department in 1984, and rose from the ranks of the Second Artillery Corps to the rank of general.
Wei replaced Jing Zhiyuan as commander of the Second Artillery Corps in October 2012, and was promoted to the rank of general in November 2012.
Prior to becoming commander of the Second Artillery, Wei served as deputy chief of staff on the PLA General Staff Department, a first for a Second Artillery officer.
Wei was an alternate member of the 17th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, and member of the 18th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.
From 2018 to 2023, he was the Minister of National Defence, the first to have not come from the PLA Ground Forces and the first-ranked State Councilor in Li Keqiang Cabinet II from March 2018 to March 2023, and also the first-ranked ordinary Member of the Xi Jinping-chaired Central Military Commission.
Wei Fenghe was born in Liaocheng, Shandong.
On March 19, 2018, Wei was appointed as the Minister of National Defence and the State Councilor.
On June 2, 2019, a few days before the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Tianamen Square crackdown, Wei defended the actions of the government in the 1989 events in Tiananmen Square and the handling of the protests by the government, saying the government "was decisive in stopping the turbulence".
On December 1, 2020, Wei was awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for his services in promoting defense cooperation between Pakistan and China.
On 11 June 2022, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin condemned China's "provocative, destabilising" military activity near Taiwan, a day after Wei warned Austin that "if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost."
Wei further said that the People's Liberation Army "would have no choice but to fight … and crush any attempt of Taiwan independence, safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity."
In March 2023, Wei retired from his position as State Councillor and Minister of National Defense at first session of the 2023 National People's Congress, and was succeeded by Li Shangfu.
On August 31, when a reporter asked Wu Qian, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, about the whereabouts of Wei Fenghe, Wu stated that the Chinese military "will investigate every case and crack down on every corrupt official. The Chinese military governs according to the law, and shows zero tolerance of corruption."
