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Deng Xiaoping

Deng Xiaoping
Deng Xiaoping
The latest stories on Deng Xiaoping, Chinese statesman, revolutionary, political theorist and former Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.<br />
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22 Aug 1904
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Late paramount leader, China
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