Zhao Ziyang Quotes

A collection of quotes by Zhao Ziyang.

Zhao Ziyang (1922-2005) was a Chinese politician and reformist leader. He served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China from 1987 to 1989 and was a key figure in the country's economic restructuring and liberalization policies. Zhao advocated for political and economic reforms to modernize China, but his stance during the pro-democracy protests in 1989 led to his removal from power. He was placed under house arrest until his death in 2005. Although his legacy remains complicated in China, Zhao is often remembered as a courageous advocate for reform and openness.