Zhou Enlai

5 March 1898 – 8 January 1976

Zhou Enlai was a Chinese statesman who served as the first Premier of the People's Republic of China from 1949 until his death in 1976. A leading figure in the Communist Party, he was chief diplomat and administrator, known for his skill in foreign affairs and for moderating some of the excesses of the Maoist era.

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Born in Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
5 March 1898

Zhou Enlai was born into a scholar-official family in Huai'an.

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Studied in Japan and Europe
1917 – 1924

He pursued studies abroad, becoming involved in communist organizing while in France.

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Joined the Chinese Communist Party
1921

He became an early member of the Chinese Communist Party while in Europe.

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Married Deng Yingchao
8 August 1925

He married fellow revolutionary Deng Yingchao, a lifelong partnership.

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Became Premier of the People's Republic of China
1 October 1949 – 8 January 1976

He was appointed the first Premier of the new People's Republic of China.

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Led China at the Geneva and Bandung conferences
1954 – 1955

He represented China in major international diplomacy, promoting the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

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Facilitated U.S.-China rapprochement
21 February 1972

He played a central role in arranging President Nixon's historic 1972 visit to China.

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Died in Beijing
8 January 1976

Zhou died of bladder cancer in Beijing, prompting an outpouring of public mourning.

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