About Shen Zui
Lived 1914 – 1996 (aged 81). Shen Zui was a Chinese military officer.
Shen Zui (沈醉; 3 June 1914 – 18 March 1996) was a Chinese Kuomintang general and spymaster in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics who had a prominent role in the Chinese Civil War fighting against the Communists. He was detained by Lu Han who defected to the Communists in 1949 and spent 12 years in prison, before receiving an amnesty along with other ex-Kuomintang generals like Du Yuming, Song Xilian, Wang Yaowu and Chen Changjie. After his release, he authored many memoirs and history books, one of which was translated into English with the title A KMT War Criminal in New China. He died in 1996 in Beijing, China.
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Who was Shen Zui?
Chinese KMT lieutenant general
When was Shen Zui born?
Shen Zui was born on 3 June 1914 in Xiangtan.
When did Shen Zui die?
Shen Zui died on 18 March 1996 in Beijing.
What was Shen Zui's occupation?
Shen Zui was a military officer.
What nationality was Shen Zui?
Shen Zui was Chinese.
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