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Zhou Enlai (Chinese: 周恩来; pinyin: Zhōu Ēnlái; Wade–Giles: Chou 1 Ên 1-lai 2; 5 March 1898 – 8 January 1976) was a Chinese statesman, diplomat, and revolutionary who served as the first Premier of the People's Republic of China from September 1954 until his death in January 1976.
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Chen Jian’s book illuminates Zhou Enlai’s life from the earliest years to his final days with nuance, empathy, and scholarly depth. Along the way, he also tells the breathtaking story of Zhou’s China.
Zhou Enlai was a leading figure in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and premier (1949–76) and foreign minister (1949–58) of the People’s Republic of China, who played a major role in the Chinese Revolution and later in the conduct of China’s foreign relations.
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By Chen Jian. Few modern political leaders have been more versatile than Zhou Enlai. A journalist and recruiter in Paris in the early 1920s for the infant Chinese Communist Party (CCP), he reappeared repeatedly over the next few decades: as director of political affairs for the National Revolutionary Army set up to rid China of its warlords; as ...
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ZHOU ENLAI. The definitive biography of Zhou Enlai, the first premier and preeminent diplomat of the People’s Republic of China, who protected his country against the excesses of his boss—Chairman Mao. Learn more about Zhou Enlai » Copyright 2024 by Chen Jian
May 7, 2024 · by Jian Chen (Author) 4.6 11 ratings. See all formats and editions. The definitive biography of Zhou Enlai, the first premier and preeminent diplomat of the People’s Republic of China, who protected his country against the excesses of his boss―Chairman Mao.
- Jian Chen
Jun 4, 2024 · In an age of rampant extremism and extremist behaviors, we need a Zhou Enlai today who is able to bridge the differences between China, the U.S., and the world in constructive ways. In a review of your book, Lucy Hornby commented that you have been too cautious in your approach, and that you did not fully explore “darker and more ...
