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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 [[State Chairman of Xiaodong]] from 1988 to 2006, the longest term of any holder of the office. He also served as President of the Legislative Council from 1984 to 1988.


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 1932, Yang was a provincial official based in the city of [[Rongzhuo]]. He served in the national government as a leader within the Youth Front for National Revival, the former youth wing of the [[Xiaodong Regeneration Society]] that later became a mass movement that promoted [[National Principalism]]. Considered to be close to reformists in the regime, following [[Qian Xingwen]]'s assumption of power he was appointed as the President of the Legislative Council in 1984 who also appointed him as a member of the [[State Presidium of Xiaodong|State Presidium]]. As president he often had to forge legislative compromises between party bosses to pass reformist legislation and was seen as the point man for relations between the reformist and hardliner elements of the regime. During the [[Orchid Revolution]] he supported the government which resigned in its entirety due to the protests. As the highest ranked member of the State Presidium still in office Yang became State Chairman as a result in 1988, the youngest up until that point.  


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.
A supporter of economic reform but more cautious of political reform Yang continued the [[Economic Reorganising Programme]] started by Premier [[Liao Chongwu]] championing {{wp|liberalisation}}, {{wp|deregulation}} and {{Wp|privatisation}}. Despite this the economy struggled under his rule remaining mired in a recession and only recovering in 1997. Yang's early years was mainly dominated by the [[Chanwan War]] which saw Yang accused of ethnic cleansing and a brutalisation of the Chanwan population. The war also saw a expansion in executive power and consolidation of the government electoral authoritarianism, with civil society being weakened. Over this period Yang clashed with the reformist Premier [[Li Jingyao]] who wanted to increase the pace of democratisation and economic reform; Yang dismissed Li in 1993 and appointed conservative [[Yuan Jiaxiang]] in his place. Yuan's death in 1994 saw Yang's ally, [[Mao Zhukang]], become premier who steered a middle course between reformism and conservatism with [[Han Guanzheng]] replacing him in 1997. In the second part of Yang's rule the economy improved with there being high economic growth thanks to structural reform, although inequalities and environmental damage increased.  


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.
Yang's foreign policy saw tensions with Senria reach a highpoint in the early 1990's when Xiaodong performed a {{Wp|sarin gas}} attack on the Keisi metro in 1990 and Senria planted a bomb at the Legislative Council in 1994 which killed Premier Yuan. This almost led to war between the two nations but was defused successfully by diplomacy, which paved the way for the resumption of the [[Nuclear Arms Limitation and Non-proliferation Talks]] in 1999. In 1990 Yang's administration successfully signed the [[Xiao-Estmerish Jindao Treaty]] which saw [[Jindao]] return to Xiaodongese rule in 1996.
==Early life and career==
==Mayor of Rongzhuo==
==Second Minister==
==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 the latter part of his rule 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]]. In 2005 Yang retired due to persistent health problems but was influential in ensuring Jiang rather then Han became State Chairman. 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 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. 
The longest serving State Chairman, Yang was at first seen as a caretaker who was able through successful political manoeuvring assert himself as the most powerful man in Xiaodong. Under Yang Xiaodong saw a generally tumultuous period of economic reform, partial democratisation that was subsequently {{wp|democratic backsliding|undermined}}, ethnic tensions that spilled over into armed conflict and rapid social changes. His foreign policy is controversial with many in Xiaodong accusing him of being soft on Senria due to the 1994 bombing, although his recovery of Jindao is generally praised. Yang's personal profile as a competent technocrat and ruthless operator has also been commentated upon.  
==Early life and career==
==President of the Legislative Council==
==State Chairman==
==State Chairman==
==Retirement==
==Retirement==
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Latest revision as of 17:24, 6 August 2023

Yáng Zhēngmíng
杨征明
Hu Jintao Cannes2011.jpg
Yang Zhegming in 2005
State Chairman of Xiaodong
In office
9th June 1988 – 21st May 2006
PremierLi Jingyao
Yuan Jiaxiang
Mao Zhukang
Han Guanzheng
Preceded byQian Xingwen
Succeeded byJiang Zhongyu
Member of the State Presidium
In office
29th March 1984 – 21st May 2006
President of the Legislative Council
In office
29th March 1984 – 9th June 1988
Preceded byMao Huaqing
Succeeded byLi Ma
Personal details
Born (1932-04-23) April 23, 1932 (age 92)
Rongzhuo, Xiaodong
Political partySociety for Restoring Benevolence
SpouseQiao Liyuan
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Rongzhuo
OccupationPolitician

Yang Zhengming (Xiaodongese: 杨征明; Yáng Zhēngmíng) is a Xiaodongese politician and economist who served as the as State Chairman of Xiaodong from 1988 to 2006, the longest term of any holder of the office. He also served as President of the Legislative Council from 1984 to 1988.

Born in 1932, Yang was a provincial official based in the city of Rongzhuo. He served in the national government as a leader within the Youth Front for National Revival, the former youth wing of the Xiaodong Regeneration Society that later became a mass movement that promoted National Principalism. Considered to be close to reformists in the regime, following Qian Xingwen's assumption of power he was appointed as the President of the Legislative Council in 1984 who also appointed him as a member of the State Presidium. As president he often had to forge legislative compromises between party bosses to pass reformist legislation and was seen as the point man for relations between the reformist and hardliner elements of the regime. During the Orchid Revolution he supported the government which resigned in its entirety due to the protests. As the highest ranked member of the State Presidium still in office Yang became State Chairman as a result in 1988, the youngest up until that point.

A supporter of economic reform but more cautious of political reform Yang continued the Economic Reorganising Programme started by Premier Liao Chongwu championing liberalisation, deregulation and privatisation. Despite this the economy struggled under his rule remaining mired in a recession and only recovering in 1997. Yang's early years was mainly dominated by the Chanwan War which saw Yang accused of ethnic cleansing and a brutalisation of the Chanwan population. The war also saw a expansion in executive power and consolidation of the government electoral authoritarianism, with civil society being weakened. Over this period Yang clashed with the reformist Premier Li Jingyao who wanted to increase the pace of democratisation and economic reform; Yang dismissed Li in 1993 and appointed conservative Yuan Jiaxiang in his place. Yuan's death in 1994 saw Yang's ally, Mao Zhukang, become premier who steered a middle course between reformism and conservatism with Han Guanzheng replacing him in 1997. In the second part of Yang's rule the economy improved with there being high economic growth thanks to structural reform, although inequalities and environmental damage increased.

Yang's foreign policy saw tensions with Senria reach a highpoint in the early 1990's when Xiaodong performed a sarin gas attack on the Keisi metro in 1990 and Senria planted a bomb at the Legislative Council in 1994 which killed Premier Yuan. This almost led to war between the two nations but was defused successfully by diplomacy, which paved the way for the resumption of the Nuclear Arms Limitation and Non-proliferation Talks in 1999. In 1990 Yang's administration successfully signed the Xiao-Estmerish Jindao Treaty which saw Jindao return to Xiaodongese rule in 1996.

In the latter part of his rule 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. In 2005 Yang retired due to persistent health problems but was influential in ensuring Jiang rather then Han became State Chairman. 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.

The longest serving State Chairman, Yang was at first seen as a caretaker who was able through successful political manoeuvring assert himself as the most powerful man in Xiaodong. Under Yang Xiaodong saw a generally tumultuous period of economic reform, partial democratisation that was subsequently undermined, ethnic tensions that spilled over into armed conflict and rapid social changes. His foreign policy is controversial with many in Xiaodong accusing him of being soft on Senria due to the 1994 bombing, although his recovery of Jindao is generally praised. Yang's personal profile as a competent technocrat and ruthless operator has also been commentated upon.

Early life and career

President of the Legislative Council

State Chairman

Retirement

Personal life