Xiong Xianghui

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Xiong Xianghui (born April 12, 1919; died September 9, 2005) was a Chinese spy and later diplomat[1]. He played a role in the victory of the communists over the nationalists in the Chinese Civil War, acted as an aide to Zhou Enlai and then served in China's diplomatic service, helping to broker a thaw in Sino-American relations.

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• Guardian obituary
• China Daily Obituary