Zhao Ziyang
Zhao Ziyang was a Chinese politician who served as the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party from 1987 until 1989. He is remembered for his reformist stance and his sympathetic approach towards student protests during the Tiananmen Square demonstrations in 1989, advocating for dialogue with the demonstrators before being ousted from power by hardliners in the party.
Born on Oct 17, 1919 (105 years old)
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Romania:
Zhao Ziyang was the last vice chairman of the CMC to be removed from office over three decades ago.
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United States:
Zhao Ziyang was the last sitting CMC vice chair to be purged, ousted for sympathizing with student protesters in 1989.
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Montenegro:
Zhao Ziyang was seen as a liberal reformer who supported dialogue with the students during the Tiananmen protests.
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