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Zhou Yongkang was born into a poor farming family in East China on December 3, 1942. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he did not inherit privilege; instead, his father, an illiterate farmer, labored diligently to provide him with an education. Zhou's intellectual prowess shone, resulting in his admission to a prestigious university in Beijing. His studies not only refined his political philosophy skills but also helped forge crucial relationships that laid the groundwork for his future aspirations.