Chou En-lai's twenty-six years as Prime Minister

Author: Yang Zongli
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: "Dedicate oneself to the utmost and die before fulfilling one's duty" is a reflection of Zhou Enlai's life. This book can be seen as a biography of the Premier in a special position and during a special historical period. With historical time as the longitude and major events as the latitude, the interwoven threads highlight the Premier's pure heart. He formed a "cabinet," meticulously arranging the placement of democratic figures; during the Great Leap Forward era, he repeatedly apologized and even resigned after receiving criticism; he struggled to stabilize a perilous situation, engaging in a difficult confrontation with chaos; he "liberated" cadres, painstakingly working to bring Deng Xiaoping and others back to power; he "changed the world," skillfully maneuvering the triangular relationship between China, the United States, and the Soviet Union—he is the beloved Premier Zhou Enlai. This book focuses on describing the rich inner world of Zhou Enlai as the Premier of the Republic, making it a unique work among the many books about him. What is particularly valuable is that this book is the first to disclose recollections from many (individuals involved), providing rare historical materials.