Zhao Ziyang
Chinese politician and premier
Born
October 17th, 1919
105 years ago
Died
January 17th, 2005
20 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
China
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Served as the 3rd Premier of the People's Republic of China from 1980 to 1987. Played a significant role in economic reforms and opening up China's economy in the 1980s. Advocated for more political openness and was involved in the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, which led to his removal from power and subsequent house arrest until his death in 2005.
Served as 3rd Premier from 1980 to 1987
Implemented major economic reforms in China
Advocated for political openness during 1989 protests
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