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Ye Jianying

American  
[yuh-jyahn-ying] / ˈyʌˈdʒyɑnˈyɪŋ /
Wade-Giles, Yeh Chien-ying

noun

  1. 1898–1986, Chinese marshal and Communist leader: defense minister 1971–78.


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The only time China attended was when Marshal Ye Jianying came in 1958, four years before the two countries went to war over their disputed border.

From BBC

Marshal Ye Jianying, a Chinese Communist party veteran, was the chief guest in 1958, four years before India and China went to war over a border dispute.

From BBC

Back then, power was split between three leaders: Hua was in charge of the party; Ye Jianying ran the military; and Deng the economy.

From The Guardian

Ye Jianying was a hero of China’s Communist revolution.

From New York Times

The current version, which has been revised four times and had 13 amendments added, was overseen by Peng Zhen and Marshall Ye Jianying, two revered Communist leaders.

From New York Times