He was born in Shanghai. As a member of the Tongmenghui, he participated in the Xinhai Revolution. In 1939, Zhao left Hong Kong to meet with Wang Jingwei. With the creation of Wang's government in March 1940, Zhao served as minister. After the downfall of Wang's government in August 1945, he committed suicide in Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang after being charged with the crime of hanjian.^[1][2]

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