Zhu De (1886-1976)
A brief biography. Zhou Enlai (1898-1976)
The first premier (1949-1976) of the People's Republic of China and one of the major leaders of the Chinese Communist movement.
Lang Lang
The homepage of Lang Lang, the 19-year-old Chinese pianist (2002), with bio, news, diary, concert info, and photos. Hua Guofeng
Chinese political leader, who succeeded Mao Zedong (Tse-tung) as chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (1976-81). Jiang Qing (1914-1991)
Chinese social and cultural activist, third wife of Mao Zedong and leader of the Gang of Four. Li Peng
Premier of China (1987-1998). Li was born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Lin Biao (1908-1971)
Chinese Communist military and political leader. During the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) he was named by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to succeed CCP Chairman Mao Zedong. Liu Shaoqi (1898-1969)
Chinese Communist leader and one-time political heir to Mao Zedong. Soong Family
A wealthy Chinese family that played an influential role in the government of the Republic of China. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925)
Chinese revolutionary leader, revered as the father of republican China, who was instrumental in overthrowing (1911) the Qing dynasty. Zhao Ziyang (1919- )
Premier of the People's Republic of China (1980-1987). Zhao was born in Henan Province. China's 50 Richest Entrepreneurs
There has probably never been a better time for capitalists in modern China. Rupert Hoogewerf, Forbes Global, 11.27.2000. An Interview with Ha Jin
An accomplished poet, novelist, short story writer, and professor, Ha Jin is the author of several critically acclaimed works, including Waiting, Under the Red Flag, Oceans of Words, and The Bridegroom.
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