Li Xiannian
Americannoun
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Ye Jianying and Li Xiannian, both old marshals, led the coup.
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Next comes Li Xiannian, 78, also a war hero; he has now been named officially President of China.
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Fresh from the hospital, Reagan will meet this week with Chinese President Li Xiannian.
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This sets him against Li Xiannian, who thinks that China must focus on infrastructure and capital goods.
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Also expected to relinquish their posts are four other Vice Premiers: Xu Xiangqian, 78, Li Xiannian, 73, Chen Yun, 75, and Wang Zhen, 71.
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