61 Renegades

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The Case of the 61 Renegades Clique (Chinese: 六十一人叛徒集团案) was created during the Cultural Revolution by Kang Sheng.

Members

high-ranking officials (22 people): Bo Yibo, Liu Lantao, An Ziwen, Yang Xianzhen, Zhou Zhongying, Ma Huizhi, Xu Zirong, Fu Yutian, Wang Hefeng, Liu Chuli, Wang De, Hou Zhenya, Wang Qimei, Liu Youguang, Hu Xikui, Liao Luyan, Zhang Xi, Li Liguo, Liu Xiwu, Peng De, Liu Zijiu and Zhao Lin

middle-ranking posts (13 people)

low-ranking posts (5 people)

killed in action (10 people)

Died after being released from prison (5 people): Yin Jian

Committed suicide (1 person)

Defected to Kuomintang after being released from prison (2 people)

Unknown fate (3 people)

References

61 Renegades Wikipedia

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