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Zhao Ziyang Provincial Career: A Political Biography of China's Premier

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Zhao Ziyang Provincial Career is a political biography of Zhao Ziyang, a former Premier of the People's Republic of China. The book covers Zhao's early life and career, his time as governor of Sichuan Province, and his tenure as Premier.

The Making Of A Premier: Zhao Ziyang's Provincial Career

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Zhao Ziyang was born in 1919 in Henan Province, China. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1938 and participated in the Chinese Civil War. After the war, Zhao held a number of positions in the Chinese government, including governor of Sichuan Province from 1975 to 1980.

As governor of Sichuan, Zhao implemented a number of reforms that helped to improve the province's economy and standard of living. He also played a key role in the development of China's economic reform program in the late 1970s.

In 1980, Zhao was appointed Premier of the People's Republic of China. As Premier, Zhao continued to implement economic reforms and also played a key role in China's foreign policy. He was a strong advocate for Sino-Soviet relations and helped to improve relations between China and the United States.

Zhao Ziyang was removed from office in 1989 after the Tiananmen Square protests. He was placed under house arrest and was not released until 2005. Zhao Ziyang died in 2009 at the age of 85.

Zhao Ziyang Provincial Career is a comprehensive and well-written political biography of one of China's most important leaders. The book provides a detailed account of Zhao's life and career and offers a valuable insight into the development of Chinese politics in the late 20th century.

Reviews

"Zhao Ziyang Provincial Career is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese politics. The book provides a comprehensive and well-written account of Zhao's life and career and offers a valuable insight into the development of Chinese politics in the late 20th century." - The China Quarterly

"Zhao Ziyang Provincial Career is a valuable contribution to the study of Chinese politics. The book provides a detailed and insightful account of Zhao's life and career, and offers a unique perspective on the development of Chinese politics in the late 20th century." - The Journal of Asian Studies

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