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Cultural Revolution: The Shanghai People's Commune is formally proclaimed, with Yao Wenyuan and Zhang Chunqiao being appointed as its leaders.
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Cultural Revolution
Period of sociopolitical turmoil in China (1966–1976)
The Cultural Revolution, formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a sociopolitical movement in the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was launched by CCP chairman Mao Zedong in 1966 and lasted until his death in 1976. Its stated goal was to preserve…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
January Storm
Short coup d'état in Shanghai in 1967
The January Storm, formally known as the January Revolution, was a coup d'état in Shanghai that occurred between 5 January and 23 February 1967, during the Cultural Revolution. The coup, precipitated by the Sixteen Articles and unexpected local resistance towards Maoism in…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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".Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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