61 Renegades Explained
The Case of the 61 Renegades Clique 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)
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