Yang Shangkun was a Chinese communist leader who served as the fourth President of the People's Republic of China. He was born on July 5, 1907 in Tongnan District, China and had a long career in politics, serving in the National People's Congress and as Secretary-General of the Chinese Central Military Commission. He was a key figure in the Chinese Communist Party and was instrumental in the country's transition to a socialist state.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.3 billion (2024)
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About
After serving in the National People's Congress and holding office as Secretary-General of the Chinese Central Military Commission, this communist leader became fourth President of the People's Republic of China.
Before Fame
Shortly after becoming a member of the Communist Youth League, he attended both Shanghai University and the Moscow Sun Yat-sen University.
Trivia
He was involved in both the Chinese Civil War and the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Family Life
His marriage to Li Bozhao resulted in children named Yang Shaoming, Yang Shaojun, and Yang Li.
Associated With
He ended his presidency in 1993 and was succeeded by Jiang Zemin.