Xiao Tianliang (Chinese: 肖天亮; pinyin: Xiāo Tiānliàng; born November 1962) is a general in the People's Liberation Army of China, currently serving as president of the People's Liberation Army National Defense University, in office since February 2023.

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Xiao Tianliang
肖天亮
President of the People's Liberation Army National Defense University
Incumbent
Assumed office February 2023
Preceded by	Xu Xueqiang
Personal details
Born	November 1962 (age 61) Zaoyang, Hubei, China
Political party	Chinese Communist Party
Alma mater	People's Liberation Army National Defense University
Military service
Allegiance	People's Republic of China
Branch/service	People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Years of service	1979–present
Rank	General

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Xiao was born in Zaoyang, Hubei, in November 1962.^[1] He enlisted in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 1979.^[1] He earned his doctor's degree from People's Liberation Army National Defense University in 2000. After graduation, he stayed for teaching. In 2007, he became deputy director of the Political Department of the South Sea Fleet. He was transferred back to the People's Liberation Army National Defense University and appointed deputy director of the Strategic Teaching and Research Department in 2011.^[1] In December 2014, he was named vice president of the university, rising to president in 2023.^[1][2]

He was promoted to the rank of major general (shaojiang) in July 2008, lieutenant general (zhongjiang) in August 2016, and general (shangjiang) in March 2024.^[1][3][4]