Scenarios about 'Liu Shaoqi'
A prominent Chinese communist revolutionary and politician who served as Chairman of the People's Republic of China from 1959 to 1968. Liu was initially one of Mao Zedong's closest allies before becoming his rival during ideological disputes, ultimately falling victim to the Cultural Revolution and dying in prison. In alternate history scenarios, Liu often represents a potential path for a more economically pragmatic China had he succeeded Mao instead of being purged.
What If The Cultural Revolution Never Happened in China?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mao Zedong never launched the devastating Cultural Revolution, potentially allowing China to take a different path toward development and modernization.