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“China's Premier Zhao Ziyang, for all of his billion constituents, seemed in the evening's lovely flow like a favorite uncle, smiling a little too much, wanting to be a bit American, talking about peace and pork chops.”

Quote by Hugh Sidey

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A renowned American journalist, Hugh Sidey was known for his in-depth coverage of U.S. presidents. He spent nearly five decades in the American news industry, serving as a Washington correspondent for Time magazine and later as the magazine's presidential columnist. Sidey's reporting style was characterized by depth and objectivity, having a profound impact on American politics. more

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