Marianne Strauß
Marianne Strauß was the wife of Franz Josef Strauß, a prominent Bavarian politician and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU). She accompanied her husband on his historic visit to China in January 1975, where he became the first German politician to meet Mao Zedong. During this trip, Marianne reportedly experienced anxiety about traveling to an unfamiliar country and meeting unknown hosts, yet she was part of a momentous occasion that forged significant ties between Bavaria and China. Her presence during this diplomatic milestone has been remembered as part of the legacy of her husband's political career.
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Marianne Strauß accompanied her husband on his historic trip to China and felt panic about the unknown.
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