Recollections of Chen Pi Xian: At the Center of the January Storm

Author: Chen Bixian
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In the era of war and turmoil, the recollections of an elderly revolutionary leader form the core of this book. Some long-forgotten events gradually come into focus through his narrative, while precious old photographs once again bear witness to that era and his footprints. Starting in 1965, the author served as the Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China. This book, based on his personal experiences, recalls the activities of Jiang Qing and others in Shanghai before the Cultural Revolution, the events during its outbreak, particularly the "January Coup" in Shanghai, the author's subsequent downfall, imprisonment for eight years, and eventual liberation and return to work. It also details the misdeeds and inhumane actions of Lin Biao and the "Gang of Four" during the Cultural Revolution, fully reflecting the resolute struggle of the masses against them, showcasing the unyielding integrity and noble character of a Communist Party member.