| Zhang Zhannan | |
|---|---|
| 张展南 | |
| Deputy Commander of the PLA Navy | |
| In office June 2006 –July 2011 | |
| Commander | Wu Shengli |
| Preceded by | Wang Shouye |
| Succeeded by | Liu Yi |
| Commander of the North Sea Fleet | |
| In office June 2003 –May 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Ding Yiping |
| Succeeded by | Su Shiliang |
| President of Dalian Naval Academy | |
| In office 1997–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Wu Shengli |
| Succeeded by | Zheng Baohua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 (age 69–70) Huarong, Hunan, China |
| Political party | Communist Party of China |
| Alma mater | Dalian Naval Academy PLA Naval Command Academy PLA National Defence University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/branch | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Years of service | 1968−2011 |
| Rank |  |
Zhang Zhannan (Chinese :张展南; born 1948) is a retired vice-admiral ( zhong jiang ) of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China. He served as Deputy Commander of the PLAN, Commander of the North Sea Fleet, and President of Dalian Naval Academy.
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