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Jiang Qing

American  
[jyahng ching] / ˈdʒjɑŋ ˈtʃɪŋ /
(Wade-Giles) Chiang Ch'ing

noun

  1. 1914–91, wife of Mao Zedong: leader of the Gang of Four, arrested 1976, convicted and jailed 1981.


Jiang Qing British  
/ ˈdʒjæŋ ˈtʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. 1913–91, Chinese Communist actress and politician; widow of Mao Tse-tung. She was a leading member of the Gang of Four

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As Mao retreated into depression and ill health, his role was increasingly taken over by “The Gang of Four,” consisting of Mao’s wife Jiang Qing, his chosen successor Wang Hongwen, Zhang Chunqiao, and Yao Wenyuan.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022

A short power struggle in 1976 led to the ouster of Mao’s wife, Jiang Qing, and three other top officials branded as a politically evil “Gang of Four.”

From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2022

Chairman Mao Zedong’s wife Jiang Qing, an actress, directed revolutionary ballets and operas.

From Time ● Aug. 30, 2016

His widow, Jiang Qing, was there along with others in the Gang of Four who had led the Cultural Revolution and would soon be arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2016

Then there was Mao’s wife, Jiang Qing, who was a major force in encouraging the terrible deeds of the Cultural Revolution.

From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2014

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