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Yao Wenyuan, Chinese writer and politician, member of the Gang of Four (born 1931)

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Yao Wenyuan

Chinese politician (1931–2005)

Yao Wenyuan was a Chinese literary critic, politician, and member of the Gang of Four during China's Cultural Revolution.
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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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December 23

Day of the year

December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; eight days remain until the end of the year.
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