Li Xiannian

[ lee shyahn-nyahn ]

noun

1. 1909–92, Chinese Communist leader: president 1983–88.

Example Sentences

The sources were from the office of Li Xiannian, the former president and now the head of an important advisory body.

From Washington Times

The sources were from the office of Li Xiannian, the former president and now the head of an important advisory body.

From Seattle Times

LI XIANNIAN, 1985 — Li's visit came amid heightened Cold War tensions when the U.S. and China found common cause opposing the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.

From US News

Just the evening before, Abe spoke briefly with Li Xiaolin, the daughter of former Chinese president Li Xiannian and said to be close to Xi, at a dance performance in Tokyo.

From Reuters

Added to that was the sudden re-emergence early in the week of a quartet of octogenarian revolutionaries, among them economist Chen Yun and former President Li Xiannian.

From Time