Zhao Ziyang
October 17, 1919 – January 17, 2005
Zhao Ziyang (1919–2005) was a Chinese politician who served as premier of China from 1980 to 1987 and as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party from 1987 to 1989. He oversaw political reforms from 1986 but lost power after supporting the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
Offices held
Sep 10, 1980 – Nov 24, 1987
Preceded by
Hua Guofeng Succeeded by
Li Peng
Hua Guofeng Succeeded by
Li Peng
Jan 15, 1987 – Jun 24, 1989
Preceded by
Hu Yaobang Succeeded by
Jiang Zemin
Hu Yaobang Succeeded by
Jiang Zemin
Affiliations
Party membership
Timeline
1920
1926
1932
1938
1944
1950
1956
1962
1968
1974
1980
1986
1992
1998
2004
