Hua Guofeng vs Ukhnaa Khurelsukh

Hua Guofeng succeeded Zhou Enlai as Premier. He was Mao's chosen successor and became the paramount leader after Mao's death, overseeing the arrest of the Gang of Four.

Hua Guofeng, with support from Ye Jianying and others, ordered the arrest of the Gang of Four. This ended the Cultural Revolution and led to the rehabilitation of Deng Xiaoping.

Hua Guofeng advocated the 'Two Whatevers' policy, which stated that whatever Mao had decided must be upheld. This policy was later criticized by Deng Xiaoping as hindering reform.

Hua Guofeng was gradually sidelined by Deng Xiaoping and his allies. He resigned as party chairman and premier, losing all effective power, though he retained a seat on the Central Committee.

Ukhnaa Khurelsukh was appointed Prime Minister of Mongolia on October 4, 2017, after the ouster of Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat. He led the Mongolian People's Party government, focusing on economic recovery and anti-corruption measures.

Khurelsukh's government declared a state of emergency in Mongolia in February 2020 to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, imposing strict lockdowns and border closures. The measures initially kept cases low but later faced criticism for economic and social impacts.

Khurelsukh resigned as Prime Minister on January 21, 2021, following large-scale protests over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of a hospitalized mother. His resignation was accepted by parliament, leading to a new government.

Khurelsukh was elected President of Mongolia on June 9, 2021, winning 67.8% of the vote in the presidential election. He assumed office on June 25, 2021, becoming the sixth president of Mongolia and shifting from prime minister to head of state.