Xiong Xianghui

Xiong Xianghui (April 12 1919 – September 9 2005) was a Chinese spy and later diplomat [http://www1.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/ziliao/wjrw/3607/3614/t25396.htm] . 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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* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,,1578113,00.html Guardian obituary]
* [http://www.china.org.cn/english/NM-e/141930.htm China Daily Obituary]