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Political disruption
Completely disrupted the political organisation in China
Conflict and disruption between Gang of Four and Lin with the PLA
Lin presented as Mao’s successor in 1969, but after his flight the Gang of Four came back into contention and launched campaign against Zhou
Power Struggle
Power struggle remained consistent due to Mao’s old age
Party descended into factions which were all alienated from one another
Official Response to death of Lin Biao
Response reflected that Zhou was more significant than Mao at this point
Gang of Four announced there would be no other memorials than the official one to try and quash support and legacy
Unofficial Response to death of Lin Biao
Marked genuine loss of political moderation
Tens of thousands went to Tiananmen Square in 1976 to leave presents and flowers for Zhou but they were removed by police
Led to mass demonstrations and protests which Jiang blamed on Deng and again removed him from all political positions
Deng returns
Deng brought back in 1973 by Mao for stability and growth
Took increasing power through 1975 as Zhou was hospitalised and began plans for modernisation
Deng forced away again
1975 Mao’s health is declining and he was concerned about his legacy
Gang of Four able to convince Mao that Deng was Confucianist resulting in exile in 1976 in order to rehabilitate him
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