🕊️ Former senior Chinese military official Xu Qiliang, a decorated figure in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), has died at 75 after battling illness, according to an official statement released Monday. The news has sparked tributes across China’s political and military circles.
Xu, who served as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committees for two terms, was hailed as a "time-tested and loyal communist soldier" and an "outstanding leader" of the PLA. His career spanned over five decades, beginning when he joined the PLA in 1966 at age 18.
🌐 Known for his strategic contributions to China’s military modernization, Xu rose through the ranks to become an Air Force General in 2007. His legacy includes shaping defense policies during critical periods of China’s global rise. The statement emphasized his "unwavering loyalty" to the Communist Party of China.
📜 Younger generations may recognize Xu’s name from historical coverage of China’s military parades and geopolitical strategies. His passing marks the end of an era for PLA leadership, with social media users sharing condolences under hashtags like #SaluteToHeroes.
