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Which position did Lin Biao hold longest in the People's Republic of China?

  • Vice Premier

  • Vice Chairman

  • Minister of National Defense

  • None of the above

Answer

Minister of National Defense was the position held the longest by Lin Biao in the People's Republic of China. He was appointed to this role in 1959 and held it until his death in 1971. During his tenure as Minister of National Defense, Lin Biao oversaw the modernization and expansion of the Chinese military, and he played a key role in the development of China's nuclear weapons program.
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