Politics at Mao's Court

An investigation of the rise and fall of Gao Gang, suggesting broader implications on the nature of elite politics in the Maoist era. Basic issues of Chinese politics, including the role of Mao Zedong, are discussed.

Frederick C Teiwes

Introduction; 1: The Setting; 2: The Attack on Liu and Zhou; 3: Factional Maneuvers and Policy Change; 4: In Search of Allies; 5: The Resolution of the Gao Gang Affair; 6: Conclusion