About Zhao Yusong
Lived 1897 – 1971 (aged 73). Zhao Yusong was a journalist.
Zhao Yusong (Wades-Giles: Chao Yüsung) (December 26, 1897 – November 18, 1971) was a journalist and politician of the Republic of China. He was born in Guizhou. He served as in the collaborationist government of Wang Jingwei in Nanjing. After the downfall of Wang's government in August 1945, Zhao fled to Hong Kong. In September 1971, Zhao attempted suicide in Tokyo to protest Richard Nixon's upcoming visit to China. Although he survived the initial attempt, his health deteriorated and he died in Tokyo in November 1971.
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Who was Zhao Yusong?
Chinese journalist and politician (1897–1971)
When was Zhao Yusong born?
Zhao Yusong was born on 26 December 1897.
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Zhao Yusong died on 18 November 1971.
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Zhao Yusong was a journalist.
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