Zhou Enlai Collection

Zhou Enlai and his schoolmates in Kyoto, Japan on April 6, 1919, Zhou Enlai... 1919. Creator: Anonymous
Zhou Enlai and his schoolmates in Kyoto, Japan on April 6, 1919, Zhou Enlai - the second from the left in the front row, 1919. Found in the collection of the The Jidong Martyrs Memorial Hall

Zhou Enlai as student of Nankai school, with his teachers and friends, 1916. Creator: Anonymous
Zhou Enlai as student of Nankai school, with his teachers and friends, 1916. Private Collection

Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai, Chinese Communist leaders, c1950s(?). Mao (1893) and Zhou (1898-1976) were the two foremost leaders of the Peoples Republic of China after the Communist revolution of 1949

Zhou Enlai, first Premier of the Peoples Republic of China, c1950s(?). Zhou (1898-1976) was one of the foremost leaders of the Peoples Republic of China after the Communist revolution of 1949

Chinese premier zhou enlai giving a press conference in cairo, egypt before going on to algeria, morocco and albania, december 1963, he said his trip did not include the soviet union

American president richard m, nixon reviewing the honor guard at beijing airport upon his arrival for his meeting with chou en-lai, china, 1972

Chinese premier zhou enlai in moscow in 1964

American president richard m, nixon, his wife patricia, and henry kissinger, with chou en-lai in beijing, china, 1972

American president richard m, nixon sitting with zhou enlai and mme, mao (jiang qing) in beijing, china, 1972

Chairman mao tse tung (center) at the ceremony announcing the founding of the peoples republic of china, october 1, 1949, peking (beijing), china, to maos right: general chu teh

A meeting of solidarity, friendship, and struggle, left to right: phan van dong, premier of the democratic republic of vietnam (north vietnam); samdech norodom sihanouk

Chinese premier zhou enlai with enver hoxha at the airport uppon his arrival in albania, 1963

Chinese premier zhou enlai at the peking (beijing) airport on february 9, 1971

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Zhou Enlai: A Visionary Leader of China Zhou Enlai, a prominent figure in Chinese history, played a crucial role in shaping the destiny of his nation. Born in the 1920s, Zhou Enlai rose to prominence as one of Mao Zedong's closest allies during the tumultuous years of the Chinese Communist revolution. In the 1950s, Zhou became the first Premier of the People's Republic of China, demonstrating his exceptional leadership skills and dedication to serving his people. His astute political acumen and diplomatic finesse were evident when he embarked on an extensive international tour in December 1963. Notably excluding the Soviet Union from his itinerary, Zhou aimed to strengthen ties with countries such as Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Albania. The significance of Zhou's statesmanship was further highlighted by President Richard M. Nixon's historic visit to Beijing in 1972. As Nixon reviewed an honor guard at Beijing airport upon arrival for their meeting with Zhou Enlai himself, it marked a pivotal moment in Sino-American relations. Zhou also fostered strong relationships with other world leaders during his time as premier. In Moscow in 1964, he engaged with Soviet officials while promoting cooperation between two major communist powers. However, perhaps one of Zhou's most iconic moments occurred during Nixon's visit to China when they sat together alongside Madame Mao (Jiang Qing) for discussions that would shape global politics for years to come. Yet beyond these high-profile encounters lay another side to Zhou Enlai—a man deeply committed to building solidarity among nations struggling against imperialism and colonialism. This commitment is exemplified by meetings he held with leaders like Phan Van Dong from North Vietnam and Prince Souphanouvong from Laos who sought support against common adversaries. Even until February 9th, 1971—just months before his passing—Zhou remained dedicated to strengthening international relations, as seen during his arrival at the Beijing airport.