In 1946, Zhou Enlai, the first premier of the People’s Republic of China, briefly lived in this former French Concession villa. The home is located just a few doors down from Sun Yat-sen’s former residence. Considered an influential revolutionary, Enlai worked closely with Mao Zedong as the first Premier of the People’s Republic of China until his death. Enlai was beloved by most accounts. Enlai spent his time at the residence giving press conferences and even received the United States Presidential Envoy Marshall at the home. At that time, he was…
