Recollections of Chen Bixian: At the Center of the January Storm

Author: Chen Pizhao
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In the era of war and turbulent times, the memories of an elderly revolutionary leader of that era form the core of this book. Some long-forgotten events gradually become clear through his narration, and precious old photographs once again prove the era and his footprints in it. The author served as the Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China from 1965. This book, with his personal experiences as the main thread, recalls the activities of Jiang Qing and others in Shanghai before the launch of the Cultural Revolution, some situations during the Cultural Revolution, especially the "January Coup" in Shanghai, the author's being "overthrown" and imprisoned for eight years, and his later "liberation" and resumption of work, as well as his transfer to Beijing in 1975. The book thoroughly exposes the crimes of Lin Biao and the "Gang of Four" in their reckless and inhumane actions during the Cultural Revolution, while fully reflecting the determined struggle of the masses of cadres and the people against the "Gang of Four." It also portrays the unyielding integrity and noble character of a Communist Party member.