1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
East Asia
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1893- 1976
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1905- 1954
December 13, 1978
Ye Jianying reflects on the "Fascist dictatorship perpetuated by Lin Biao and the Gang of Four."
Hua Guofeng reflects on the conclusion of the 1978 Central Committee Work Conference, and describes his policy of the "two whatevers," or the decision to uphold Mao Zedong's policies and instructions.
April 10, 1977
Deng Xiaoping offers a self-criticism and says that he endorses the policies of Hua Guofeng.
March 22, 1977
Ye Jianying praises Mao Zedong, offering a historical overview of his achievements, and says that Hua Guofeng "is raising Chairman Mao’s banner high and continuing his legacy."
October 10, 1976
Deng Xiaoping offers his support for Hua Guofeng's appointment as Chairman of the CCP and the Central Military Commission, calling Hua the "most suitable successor to Chairman Mao."
February 25, 1954
Zhou Enlai outlines his criticisms of Gao Gang and the reasons for his purge from the Chinese Communist Party.
March 1, 1954
Deng Xiaoping, Chen Yi, and Tan Zhenlin summarize the seven meetings held to discuss the purge of Rao Shushi.