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Zhang Chunqiao, Chinese writer and politician, member of the Gang of Four (born 1917)

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Zhang Chunqiao

Member of the Gang of Four (1917–2005)

Zhang Chunqiao was a Chinese political theorist, writer, and politician. He came to the national spotlight during the late stages of the Cultural Revolution, and was a member of the ultra-Maoist group dubbed the "Gang of Four".
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Gang of Four

Chinese political faction

The Gang of Four was a Maoist political faction composed of four Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials. They came to prominence during the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) and were later charged with a series of treasonous crimes due to their responsibility for the excesses and…
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April 21

Day of the year

April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 254 days remain until the end of the year.
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