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Li Xiannian becomes China’s first president since Cultural Revolution
Li Xiannian, 74, veteran Communist Party leader, elected by the National People's Congress as China's president, the first since 1969. Deng Xiaoping named chairman of the Central Military Commission as Ulanhu becomes vice president. Age discrepancy and health questions surround Li while leadership signals cautious reform and stability.
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Los Angeles Times
Peking
Li Xiannian
Communist Party
China
National People’s Congress
Liu Shao-chi
Mao Tse-tung
Great
Hall of the People
Deng Xiaoping
Central Military Commission
Deng
Central Advisory Commission
Military Affairs Commission
Ulanhu
Liao Chengzhi
Inner Mongolia