Ye Jianying

Wade-Giles, Yeh Chien-ying

[yuh-jyahn-ying]

noun

1. 1898–1986, Chinese marshal and Communist leader: defense minister 1971–78.

Example Sentences

Marshal Ye Jianying, a Chinese Communist party veteran, was the chief guest in 1958, four years before India and China went to war over a border dispute.

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Back then, power was split between three leaders: Hua was in charge of the party; Ye Jianying ran the military; and Deng the economy.

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Ye Jianying was a hero of China’s Communist revolution.

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The current version, which has been revised four times and had 13 amendments added, was overseen by Peng Zhen and Marshall Ye Jianying, two revered Communist leaders.

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The bold actions of the general, Ye Jianying, paved the way for the country’s move to a more market-oriented economy, and created a political dynasty that still plays kingmaker, able to influence national policy and protect its sprawling business empire in southern China.

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