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Hua Guofeng succeeds Mao Zedong as paramount leader of China.

Historical image related to Hua Guofeng succeeds Mao Zedong as paramount leader of China. from October 12, 1977

Hua Guofeng

Leader of China from 1976 to 1978

Hua Guofeng was a Chinese politician who served as chairman of the Chinese Communist Party and the 2nd premier of China. As the successor of Mao Zedong, Hua held the top offices of the government, party, and the military after the deaths of Mao and Premier Zhou Enlai, but was…
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Mao Zedong

Leader of China from 1949 to 1976

Mao Zedong was a Chinese politician, revolutionary, and political theorist who founded the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 and led the country from its establishment until his death in 1976. Mao served as chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1943 until his…
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Paramount leader

Informal term for the heads of state in China

Paramount leader is an informal term for the most important political figure in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The paramount leader typically controls the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People's Liberation Army (PLA), often holding the titles of CCP General…
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October 12

Day of the year

October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 80 days remain until the end of the year.
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