Chang Wanquan | |
|---|---|
| 常万全 | |
 Chang in 2014 | |
| State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China | |
| In office 16 March 2013 – 19 March 2018 | |
| Premier | Li Keqiang |
| 11th Minister of National Defense | |
| In office 16 March 2013 – 19 March 2018 | |
| Premier | Li Keqiang |
| Preceded by | Liang Guanglie |
| Succeeded by | Wei Fenghe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1949 (age 75) Nanyang, Henan, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | People's Republic of China |
| Branch/service |  People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Years of service | 1968–2018 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | Ministry of National Defense (2003–2008) PLA General Armaments Department (2007–2012) Shenyang Military Region (2004–2007) 47th Group Army (2000–2002) |
Chang Wanquan (Chinese: 常万全; born January 1949) is a retired general who was the Minister of National Defense and State Councilor of China from 2013 and 2018. He was also a member of the Central Military Commission and helped to manage China's space program.[1][2]