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Hua Guofeng
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Hua Guofeng ( Hua Kuo-feng) (b. 1920). Chinese Premier 1976–80 Born in Shanxi province, he joined the
Long March in 1936, and served for twelve years under
Zhu De in the 8th Route Army. He became deputy governor of Hunan province (1958–1967) and survived the
Cultural Revolution strengthened, as chairman of the Hunan Provincial Revolutionary Committee. He became a member of the
Politburo in 1973, and succeeded
Zhou Enlai as Premier. On the death of
Mao Zedong he defeated the
Gang of Four in October 1976, becoming Chairman of the Central Committee. However, his power declined in proportion to the rise of his rival,
Deng Xiaoping. In 1981 he was replaced as Chairman of the Central Committee by one of Deng's protégés,
Hu Yaobang.
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Hua Guofeng, 87, chosen by Mao as his successor OBITUARY
Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune; 8/21/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...International Herald Tribune 08-21-2008 Hua Guofeng, 87, chosen by Mao as his successor...Wellman contributed reporting. * Hua Guofeng, who briefly led China after Mao...course of this struggle, Comrade Hua Guofeng bravely stood the storm and resolutely...
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2nd Ld-Writethru: Remains of Hua Guofeng cremated
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency; 8/31/2008; 700+ words
; ...2nd Ld-Writethru: Remains of Hua Guofeng cremated BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Hua Guofeng, a former leader of the Communist...Shu Zhu. He later changed it to Hua Guofeng after joining the war against Japanese...
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VOA NEWS: TRANSITIONAL CHINESE LEADER HUA GUOFENG DEAD AT 87
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 8/21/2008; 528 words
; ...Stephanie Ho Former Chinese leader Hua Guofeng, who ruled the country briefly...Stephanie Ho reports from Beijing. Hua Guofeng ended his life in political obscurity...violent leadership transition. "Hua Guofeng peacefully went away," he said...
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Hua Guofeng, who followed Mao as leader of China, dead at 87.(Canada/World)
Newspaper article from: The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario); 8/21/2008; 700+ words
; ...State television announced last night Hua Guofeng -- once briefly the most powerful...already passed to Deng. Although Hua was kept on the influential Central...Photo: Associated Press File Photo / Hua Guofeng, pictured, succeeded Mao Zedong...
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Hua Guofeng, handpicked by Mao as successor OBITUARY
Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune; 8/21/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...Reuters) International Herald Tribune 08-21-2008 Hua Guofeng, handpicked by Mao as successor OBITUARY Byline: From...AP, Reuters) Edition: 2 Section: NEWS BEIJING -- Hua Guofeng, handpicked by Mao Zedong in 1976 to succeed him as...
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Mao's successor ended chaos of Cultural Revolution; Hua Guofeng, briefly China's most powerful man until he was sidelined by Deng Xiaoping, dies at 87.(World and Comment)
Newspaper article from: The Toronto Star (Toronto, Ontario); 8/21/2008; 700+ words
; ...State television announced last night Hua Guofeng - once briefly the most powerful...approved his release, he said. Hua's last known public appearance...opening ceremonies. CAPTION(S): Hua Guofeng was officially retired.
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Hua Guofeng, who briefly ruled China, dies
News Wire article from: AP Online; 8/20/2008; ; 700+ words
; Hua Guofeng, who briefly ruled China as communist founder...reported. State broadcaster CCTV said that Hua died of an unspecified illness. He took power...Deng Xiaoping took control two years later. Hua was forced out as Communist Party chairman...
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Hua Guofeng; Succeeded Mao as Chinese Leader
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/21/2008; ; 700+ words
; Hua Guofeng, an obscure functionary who briefly served...and no cause of death was released. Mr. Hua, a peasant's son, was a top administrator...regarded as an undistinguished leader, Mr. Hua managed to win the chairman's confidence...
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Mao's successor and former CPC chief Hua Guofeng passes away.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 8/20/2008; 593 words
; Mao's successor and former CPC chief Hua Guofeng passes away Beijing, Aug 20 (PTI) Communist founder Mao Zedong's successor Hua Guofeng, who rose from being an obscure cadre to the chairman...
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Mao's successor and former CPC chief Hua Guofeng buried today.
News Wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.; 8/31/2008; 563 words
; Mao's successor and former CPC chief Hua Guofeng buried today Beijing, Aug 31 (PTI) -- Hua Guofeng a prominent Chinese communist party leader of Mao Zedong's era was cremated here today...
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Hua Guofeng
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History
Hua Guofeng (or Hua Kuo-feng ) (1920– ) Chinese statesman. Hua won a succession of key posts between 1968 and 1975, becoming acting Premier...
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Hua Kuo-feng
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History
Hua Kuo-feng, see Hua Guofeng
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Chinese leaders
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
...76 Mao Zedong ( Mao Tse-tung) 1976–81 Hua Guofeng ( Huo Kuo-feng) 1981–82 Hu Yaobang ( Hu...76 Zhou Enlai ( Chou En-lai) 1976–80 Hua Guofeng 1980–87 Zhao Ziyang 1987–98 Li...
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Deng Xiaoping
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
...the Gang of Four in 1976, but reinstated in 1977 after the death of Mao Zedong . Within three years Deng had ousted Hua Guofeng to become the dominant leader of party and government. He introduced rapid economic modernization, encouraging foreign...
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China, People's Republic of
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History
...Zhou Enlai and Mao. In response, the Cultural Revolution was brought to an end, and the Gang of Four was arrested by Hua Guofeng . Most important was the rapid re-emergence of the pragmatic Deng Xiaoping , whose leadership was established by late...
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