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Who took over Hu Yaobang's position as Party general secretary after he stepped down?

  • Zhao Ziyang

  • Deng Xiaoping

  • Jiang Zemin

  • Li Peng

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Zhao Ziyang, a prominent leader within the Chinese Communist Party, assumed the position of Party General Secretary after the resignation of Hu Yaobang. Known for his pragmatic and reform-minded approach, Zhao played a pivotal role in spearheading economic and political reforms in China during the 1980s. His policies aimed to decentralize decision-making, promote free-market principles, and foster greater openness within the political system.
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