Hu Yaobang

Hu Yaobang (Chinese: 胡耀邦 Wade-Giles: Hu Yao-pang) (November 20, 1915 – April 15, 1989) was a leader of the People's Republic of China.

Reformer

As Deng Xiaoping gradually regained control over the CCP, Deng's rival Hua Guofeng was replaced by Zhao Ziyang as Premier of the People's Republic of China in 1980, and by Hu Yaobang as Party Chairman in 1981. Hu was also made General Secretary of the Communist Party of China in 1980 but, until the mid-1990s, it was Deng who was the most influential Chinese leader although his sole official title was that of chairman of the Communist Party's Central Military Commission.

Related Topics:
Deng Xiaoping - Hua Guofeng - Zhao Ziyang - Premier of the People's Republic of China - 1980 - 1981 - General Secretary of the Communist Party of China - 1990s - Central Military Commission

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During his reign, Hu tried to rehabilitate the people who were persecuted during the Cultural Revolution. Many Chinese people think that this was his most important achievement.

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Although Hu was a dedicated reformer and one of Deng Xiaoping's most important associates, he was later forced to resign in 1987 from his post as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China; leaving officially on January 16. Deng forced Hu to resign because Hu failed to control the student demonstrations in 1986.

Related Topics:
Deng Xiaoping - 1987 - General Secretary of the Communist Party of China - January 16 - 1986

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