Zhang Xueming
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Zhang Xueming (simplified Chinese: 張学铭; traditional Chinese: 張學銘; pinyin: Zhāng Xuémíng; Wade–Giles: Chang Hsueh-ming, 1908 - April 9, 1983) was a Chinese soldier and politician. He served as the mayor of Tianjin in 1931, during the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, before being forced into exile. After the Second World War, Zhang defected from the Kuomintang and joined the Communist forces during the Chinese Civil War.
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Zhang Xueming | |
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張學銘 | |
Mayor of Tianjin | |
In office April 1931 – December 6, 1931 | |
Succeeded by | Chou Lung-kuang |
Personal details | |
Born | 1908 Haicheng, Fengtian, Qing Empire |
Died | April 9, 1983 (aged 74–75) Beijing, People's Republic of China |
Citizenship | Republic of China People's Republic of China |
Nationality | Chinese |
Political party | Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang |
Spouse(s) | Mrs. Yao Zhu Luo Jun |
Children | Zhang Lue (daughter) Zhang Yuanchong (son) Zhang Pengju (son) |
Parent | Zhang Zuolin (father) |
Relatives | Zhang Xueliang (brother) |
Education | Japanese Infantry Training School |
Occupation | Politician, soldier |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Fengtian Clique Republic of China People's Republic of China |
Branch/service | Fengtian Army National Revolutionary Army People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
Years of service | 1928-31 1945-49 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Battles/wars | Japanese invasion of Manchuria Chinese Civil War |
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