Zhang Zhizhong
![General Zhang Zhizhong as pictured in ''[[The Most Recent Biographies of Chinese Dignitaries]]''](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Zhang_Zhizhong.jpg)
Originally a supporter and close associate of Chiang Kai-shek, Zhang belonged to the left wing of the Kuomintang, advocating policies such as collaboration with the Communists against Japan and nationalization of foreign-owned businesses. In 1949 he defected from the Nationalists, becoming a follower of Mao Zedong, and went on to hold high office in the new Communist government, serving as Vice Chairman of the National Defense Council (1954–1969) and Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress (1965–1969). Provided by Wikipedia
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