Zhang Xueliang
ChinapoliticianMaleb. 19015.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Zhang Xueliang (1901-2001) was a prominent Chinese military leader known for his role in the Xi'an Incident of 1936, where he, along with Yang Hucheng, detained the nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek in a bid to unite against Japanese aggression. Born in Manchuria, he inherited command of the Northeast Army from his father and became known for his progressive views on modernization and nationalism. His actions in Xi'an significantly influenced China's resistance against Japan during World War II and left a lasting legacy in the nation’s history.
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Zhang Xueliang is the deputy director of the county organization department who highlighted the importance of the task list for local governance.
属地责任不是无限责任（干部状态新观察·为基层减负赋能） _光明网China· 2026-08-05
Zhang Xueliang is the deputy director of the county organization department who highlighted the importance of the task list for local governance.
属地责任不是无限责任（干部状态新观察·为基层减负赋能） --社会·法治--人民网China· 2026-08-05
Zhang Xueliang declared the end of the Northeast's allegiance to Japan, thwarting their plans.
坚决阻击任何妄想复活日本军国主义的图谋 _光明网China· 2026-01-19
Zhang Xueliang was one of the generals who captured Chiang Kai-shek during the Xi'an Incident.
Nationalisten gegen Kommunisten gegen Japaner: China im Zweiten Weltkrieg
Switzerland· 2025-09-13
Zhang Xueliang urged students to return during their march in Xi'an.
《松花江上》：亿万中华儿女的呐喊 _光明网China· 2025-07-17
