Chinese politician (1913–2024)
Zhang Lixiong (Chinese: 张力雄, 21 November 1913 – 2 April 2024) was a Chinese politician, military officer, and supercentenarian.
Biography
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Zhang joined the Chinese Communist Party in 1931 and became a founding major general of the PLA in 1961.[1][2] He served as a deputy in the 4th National People's Congress from 1975 to 1978. He was one of the last surviving founding generals in the PLA. He was also the last General founder of the Army who participated in The Great Walk 1926.[3]
Zhang died on 2 April 2024, at the age of 110 years, 133 days.[4]
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