Cultural Revolution (jul 1, 1966 – jul 1, 1976)

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Aimed at purging all middle-class elements from the entire Chinese society and CCP. Activists were mobilized to re-launch violent class struggle against all capitalist elements, subjecting them to public humiliation. Bureaucrats with technical expertise at government management were replaced with cadres led by low-level CCP workers who were devoted to Mao. Ultimately, The Cultural Revolution tore the Chinese society in half and took a toll on the Chinese economy as well.