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Zhao Ziyang

Former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

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Zhao Ziyang was a Chinese politician. He served as the premier of China from 1980 to 1987, as vice chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1981 to 1982, and as the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party from 1987 to 1989. He was in charge of the political reforms in China from 1986, but lost power for his support of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.

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Born
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Place of birth
Hua County wd
Died
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Place of death
Beijing wd
Citizenship
Republic of China, People's Republic of China wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Chinese Communist Party (since February 1938) wd
Spouse
Liang Boqi wd

Positions held wd

  • General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1 November 1987 – 23 June 1989)
  • General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (16 January 1987 – 24 June 1989)
  • Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (29 June 1981 – 12 September 1982)
  • member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (23 February 1980 – 23 June 1989)
  • Secretary of the CCP Guangdong Committee (1974–1975)
  • Secretary of the CCP Guangdong Committee (1965–1967)
  • Premier of the People's Republic of China
  • member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Questions

When was Zhao Ziyang born?
Zhao Ziyang was born on 17 October 1919 in Hua County.
What positions has Zhao Ziyang held?
Positions held by Zhao Ziyang include: General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1987–1989); General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1987–1989); Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (1981–1982); member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (1980–1989); Secretary of the CCP Guangdong Committee (1974–1975).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Zhao Ziyang · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q99829 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bezoek Chinese premier Zhao Ziyang , met premier Lubbers tijdens regeringsdiner, Bestanddeelnr 933-3563 (cropped).jpg by Rob Bogaerts / Anefo (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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