Zhao Chiting (1945) is from Guangzhou (Canton), Guangdong Province. He was trained at the Canton Art Academy. In 1970, he joined the People's Liberation Army, and created art in his spare time. Later, he was attached to the Literature and Art Group of the Political Department of the Canton Military Region.

Zhao is specialized in Chinese painting, usually devoted to military topics. He collaborated with Peng Qianghua, Peng Shigen and Zhao Shuqin.