Wang joined the People's Liberation Army in 1970, and he was serving in Nanjing Military Region. Between 1986 and 1992, he served as the commander of an artillery regiment in the 12th Group Army. During his time in command, his regiment won a large number of accolades.[3]
In 2003, Wang was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Shanghai Garrison.[3] In 2006, Wang was elevated to the Commander of Jiangxi Military District, he remained in that position until December 2010, when he was transferred to Beijing and appointed the Chief of Staff of the Beijing Military Region. He was made a lieutenant general in November 2012.[3]
In July 2013, Wang was promoted to become a Deputy General Chief of Staff of the People's Liberation Army General Staff Department[4] In December 2014, Wang became the commander of the People's Armed Police. He had no prior experience in the armed police, so his appointment came as somewhat of a surprise.[5] He retired in December 2020.
