Liu Shunyao | |
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刘顺尧 | |
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| 8th Commander of the PLA Air Force | |
| In office December 1996 – February 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Yu Zhenwu |
| Succeeded by | Qiao Qingchen |
| Commander of the Lanzhou Military Region Air Force | |
| In office April 1994 – October 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Ma Zhanmin |
| Succeeded by | Li Yongde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1939 Zhaoyuan, Shandong, China |
| Died | 30 December 2002 (aged 63) Beijing, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | PLAAF Flight Academy PLA National Defence University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  People's Republic of China |
| Branch/service |  People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Years of service | 1958–2002 |
| Rank |  General |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Paracel Islands |
Liu Shunyao (simplified Chinese: 刘顺尧; traditional Chinese: 劉順堯; 1939 – 30 December 2002) was a Chinese pilot and general of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). He served as commander of the Lanzhou Military Region Air Force, deputy commander of the PLAAF (1994–1996), and commander of the PLAAF (1996–2002).