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|caption            = Yang Zhegming in 2005
|caption            = Yang Zhegming in 2005
|office            = [[Chairperson of the State Presidium of Xiaodong|Chairperson]] of the [[State Presidium of Xiaodong|State Presidium]] of [[Xiaodong|Auspicious Republic of Xiaodong]]
|office            = [[Chairperson of the State Presidium of Xiaodong|Chairperson]] of the [[State Presidium of Xiaodong|State Presidium]] of [[Xiaodong|Auspicious Republic of Xiaodong]]
|term_start        = 18<sup>th</sup> October 2002
|term_start        = 14<sup>th</sup> May 1995
|term_end          = 21<sup>st</sup> October 2009
|term_end          = 21<sup>st</sup> May 2005
|deputy            =  
|deputy            =  
|primeminister      = [[Han Guanzheng]]<br>[[Yuan Xiannian]]
|primeminister      = [[Han Guanzheng]]
|constituency      = Ke'qian
|constituency      =  
|predecessor        = [[Wang Surong]]
|predecessor        = [[Li Dejiang]] <small>(acting)</small>
|successor          = [[Jiang Zhongyu]]
|successor          = [[Mao Zhukang]]
|office1            = [[List of heads of government of Xiaodong|7<sup>th</sup>]] [[First Minister of Xiaodong]]
|office1            = Minister of Industry and Commerce
|term_start1        = 9<sup>th</sup> June 1990
|term_start1        = 14<sup>th</sup> March 1991
|term_end1          = 15<sup>th</sup> October 1999
|term_end1          = 14<sup>th</sup> May 1995
|deputy1            = [[Luo Wenjing]]
|deputy1            =  
|president1         = [[Liu Jingyao]]<br>[[Wang Surong]]
|primeminister1         = [[Jiang Xingzhou]]<br>[[Mao Zhukang]]
|predecessor1        = [[Qian Xingwen]]
|predecessor1        = Zhang Tiaoyan
|successor1          = [[Han Guanzheng]]
|successor1          = Wen Zhongli
|office2            =  [[Xiaodong Regeneration Society#Leaders|Chairman]] of the [[Xiaodong Regeneration Society]]
|term_start2        = 9<sup>th</sup> June 1990
|term_end2          = 15<sup>th</sup> October 1999<br><small>(Acting: 9<sup>th</sup> June 1990 – 14<sup>th</sup> September 1990)</small>
|deputy2            = [[Luo Wenjing]]
|predecessor2      = Qian Xingwen
|successor2        = Han Guanzheng
|office3            = Vice-Chairman of the Xiaodong Regeneration Society
|term_end3          = 6<sup>th</sup> June 1988
|term_end3          = 9<sup>th</sup> June 1990
|primeminister3    = [[Qian Xingwen]]
|predecessor3      = [[Li Jingyao]]
|successor3        = [[Han Guanzheng]]
|office4          = Mayor of [[Rongzhuo]]
|office4          = Mayor of [[Rongzhuo]]
|term_start4  = 17<sup>th</sup> January 1984
|term_start4  = 17<sup>th</sup> January 1984
|term_end4    = 6<sup>th</sup> June 1988
|term_end4    = 14<sup>th</sup> March 1991
|predecessor4    = Mao Huaqing
|predecessor4    = Mao Huaqing
|successor4    = Li Ma
|successor4    = Li Ma
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'''Yang Zhengming''' (''Xiaodongese'': '''杨征明'''; ''Yáng Zhēngmíng'') is a [[Xiaodong|Xiaodongese]] politician and economist who served as the [[First Minister of Xiaodong]] from 1990 to 1997, as well as [[Chairperson of the State Presidium of Xiaodong]] from 2002 to 2009. He also served as Second Minister from 1988 to 1990 and Minister of Industry and Commerce from 1984-1988.
'''Yang Zhengming''' (''Xiaodongese'': '''杨征明'''; ''Yáng Zhēngmíng'') is a [[Xiaodong|Xiaodongese]] politician and economist who served as the as [[Chairperson of the State Presidium of Xiaodong]] from 1995 to 2005. He also served as Minister of Industry and Commerce from 1991 to 1995 and Mayor of Rongzhuo from 1984 to 1991.


Born in 1939, Yang was a provincial official based in the city of [[Rongzhuo]]. Considered to be close to reformists in the regime, following [[Qian Xingwen]]'s assumption of power he was appointed as the Mayor of Rongzhuo in 1984. As Mayor he became associated with policies that oversaw the economic revitalisation of the city with large development projects being sponsored notably the construction of new highways in the city and cooperating with other provincial leaders on the construction of the Rongzhuo-Baiqiao high-speed railway. In 1988 during the [[Orchid Revolution]] Yang was criticised for his soft approach to protests within the city, but after supporting the government during [[Chen Yaoguo]]'s attempted coup was handpicked as Qian's successor, becoming First Minister upon Qian's death.  
Born in 1939, Yang was a provincial official based in the city of [[Rongzhuo]]. Considered to be close to reformists in the regime, following [[Qian Xingwen]]'s assumption of power he was appointed as the Mayor of Rongzhuo in 1984. As Mayor he became associated with policies that oversaw the economic revitalisation of the city with large development projects being sponsored notably the construction of new highways in the city and cooperating with other provincial leaders on the construction of the Rongzhuo-Baiqiao high-speed railway. In 1988 during the [[Orchid Revolution]] Yang was criticised for his soft approach to protests within the city, but after supporting the government during [[Chen Yaoguo]]'s attempted coup was seen as a rising star. In 1991 he was appointed as Minister of Industry and Commerce in the cabinet of [[Jiang Xingzhou]] and [[Mao Zhukang]].  


A supporter of economic reform but more cautious of political reform Yang continued the [[Economic Reorganising Programme]] started by Qian, championing {{wp|liberalisation}}, {{wp|deregulation}} and {{Wp|privatisation}}. Despite this the economy struggled under his rule entering a recession in 1993 and only recovering in 1998. Yang also promoted close ties with [[Tuthina]] but continued his predecessors hardline anti-Senrian policy, approving within a month of coming to power a {{wp|sarin|sarin gas}} [[1990 Keishi Metro sarin attack|attack]] on the Keishi metro which killed 54 people in response to the 1987 bombing of the mausoleum of Lu Keqian. Yang's term was mainly dominated by the [[Duljunese War]] which saw Yang accused of ethnic cleansing and a brutalisation of the Duljunese population. The war also saw a expansion in executive power and consolidation of the Regeneration Society's electoral authoritarianism, with civil society being weakened. In 1999 Yang unexpectedly resigned from the post of First Minister handing power to his college [[Han Guanzheng]]. However he remained a backroom player, being seen as holding {{wp|power behind the throne|substantial influence}} over the executive.
In 1995 was elected as Chairperson of the State Presidium as part of a deal between his own faction, the [[Righteous Harmony Association]] and the [[Heavenly Gate Society]]. A supporter of economic reform but more cautious of political reform Yang continued the [[Economic Reorganising Programme]] started by Qian, championing {{wp|liberalisation}}, {{wp|deregulation}} and {{Wp|privatisation}}. Despite this the economy struggled under his rule entering a recession in 1993 and only recovering in 1998. Yang's first term was mainly dominated by the [[Duljunese War]] which saw Yang and Premier Mao accused of ethnic cleansing and a brutalisation of the Duljunese population. The war also saw a expansion in executive power and consolidation of the Regeneration Society's electoral authoritarianism, with civil society being weakened. In 1998 Yang unexpectedly dismissed his ally Mao from the premiership instead handing power to his college [[Han Guanzheng]]. This led to him being regarded as the {{wp|power behind the throne}} in Xiaodongese governance.  


In 2002 Yang returned to the political scene when he nominated as Chairperson of the State Presidium. He was elected as State Chairman in October with 155 of 215 votes. Yang was seen to have poor relations with Han Guanzheng after the latter attempted to weaken Yang's own faction in the Regeneration Society. The 2005 removal of Han from office was widely seen as a power play by pro-Yang factions of the Regeneration Society which resulted in [[Yuan Xiannian]] ascending to office. Yang and Yuan were seen to cooperate during Yang's remaining years as State Chairman although his influence dissipated. His seven year term ended in 2009. Yang is currently a bored member of the East Sea Media Network and an unofficial adviser to the Xiaodongese government continuing to be seen as an influential factional leader.  
In 2000 Yang was re-elected as State Chairman. Yang was seen to have poor relations with Han Guanzheng after the latter attempted to weaken Yang's own faction, causing Yang to support the ascent of younger factional members such as [[Yuan Xiannian]] and [[Jiang Zhongyu]]. The 2005 removal of Han from office was widely seen as a power play by pro-Yang factions in the government. After his second term ended Yang retired from public life being succeeded by Jiang Zhongyu. Yang is currently a bored member of the East Sea Media Network and an unofficial adviser to the Xiaodongese government continuing to be seen as an influential factional leader.  
==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
==Mayor of Rongzhuo==
==Mayor of Rongzhuo==
==Second Minister==
==Minister of Industry==
==First Minister==
Following Qian's death Yang was sworn in as both First Minister and confirmed by the [[Xiaodong Regeneration Society]]'s Executive Committee as acting chairman. Yang's appointment was seen as an exercise in compromise between the Regeneration Society's factions, with Yang being acceptable both to reformists and hardliners due to his technocratic background and lack of political enemies. Upon his ascension to office Yang appointed hardliner [[Luo Wenjing]] as Second Minister and moderate [[Han Guanzheng]] as Regeneration Society vice-chairman in order to balance factions within the government.
 
Yang was confirmed as Regeneration Society Chairman in 1990 at the party plenum that year. Initially he was regarded as a placeholder leader who would quickly step aside when a more charismatic member of the government amassed enough power - however Yang soon cultivated an image as a mediator of the various factions within the Regeneration Society mastering a consensus style of governance. This method of broad consultation with colleagues, allowing a degree of ministerial independence and promoting associates from his time as Mayor of Rongzhuo meant that Yang was able to outmanoeuvre political figures considered more competent than him.
 
In 1993 after Second Minister Luo Wenjing attempted to challenge Yang for the chairmanship Yang decisively came out on top, stripping Luo of his membership of the Regeneration Society's Executive Committee ensuring Luo remained a marginal force in Xiaodongese politics. In 1995 Yang was able to force outgoing State Chairman [[Li Jingyao]] into political retirement as well as appoint his own mentor, [[Wang Surong]], over reformist and hardline candidates. 
==State Chairman==
==State Chairman==
==Retirement==
==Retirement==
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Revision as of 00:01, 9 January 2020

Yáng Zhēngmíng
杨征明
Hu Jintao Cannes2011.jpg
Yang Zhegming in 2005
Chairperson of the State Presidium of Auspicious Republic of Xiaodong
In office
14th May 1995 – 21st May 2005
Prime MinisterHan Guanzheng
Preceded byLi Dejiang (acting)
Succeeded byMao Zhukang
Minister of Industry and Commerce
In office
14th March 1991 – 14th May 1995
Prime MinisterJiang Xingzhou
Mao Zhukang
Preceded byZhang Tiaoyan
Succeeded byWen Zhongli
Mayor of Rongzhuo
In office
17th January 1984 – 14th March 1991
Preceded byMao Huaqing
Succeeded byLi Ma
Personal details
Born (1939-04-23) April 23, 1939 (age 85)
Flag of Xiaodong.png Rongzhuo, Xiaodong
NationalityXiaodongese
Political partyXiaodong Regeneration Society
SpouseQiao Liyuan
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Rongzhuo
OccupationPolitician

Yang Zhengming (Xiaodongese: 杨征明; Yáng Zhēngmíng) is a Xiaodongese politician and economist who served as the as Chairperson of the State Presidium of Xiaodong from 1995 to 2005. He also served as Minister of Industry and Commerce from 1991 to 1995 and Mayor of Rongzhuo from 1984 to 1991.

Born in 1939, Yang was a provincial official based in the city of Rongzhuo. Considered to be close to reformists in the regime, following Qian Xingwen's assumption of power he was appointed as the Mayor of Rongzhuo in 1984. As Mayor he became associated with policies that oversaw the economic revitalisation of the city with large development projects being sponsored notably the construction of new highways in the city and cooperating with other provincial leaders on the construction of the Rongzhuo-Baiqiao high-speed railway. In 1988 during the Orchid Revolution Yang was criticised for his soft approach to protests within the city, but after supporting the government during Chen Yaoguo's attempted coup was seen as a rising star. In 1991 he was appointed as Minister of Industry and Commerce in the cabinet of Jiang Xingzhou and Mao Zhukang.

In 1995 was elected as Chairperson of the State Presidium as part of a deal between his own faction, the Righteous Harmony Association and the Heavenly Gate Society. A supporter of economic reform but more cautious of political reform Yang continued the Economic Reorganising Programme started by Qian, championing liberalisation, deregulation and privatisation. Despite this the economy struggled under his rule entering a recession in 1993 and only recovering in 1998. Yang's first term was mainly dominated by the Duljunese War which saw Yang and Premier Mao accused of ethnic cleansing and a brutalisation of the Duljunese population. The war also saw a expansion in executive power and consolidation of the Regeneration Society's electoral authoritarianism, with civil society being weakened. In 1998 Yang unexpectedly dismissed his ally Mao from the premiership instead handing power to his college Han Guanzheng. This led to him being regarded as the power behind the throne in Xiaodongese governance.

In 2000 Yang was re-elected as State Chairman. Yang was seen to have poor relations with Han Guanzheng after the latter attempted to weaken Yang's own faction, causing Yang to support the ascent of younger factional members such as Yuan Xiannian and Jiang Zhongyu. The 2005 removal of Han from office was widely seen as a power play by pro-Yang factions in the government. After his second term ended Yang retired from public life being succeeded by Jiang Zhongyu. Yang is currently a bored member of the East Sea Media Network and an unofficial adviser to the Xiaodongese government continuing to be seen as an influential factional leader.

Early life and career

Mayor of Rongzhuo

Minister of Industry

State Chairman

Retirement

Personal life