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Mao Zedong started the Cultural Revolution to overturn the leadership and allow himself to regain power in the country. Chaos spread throughout the country and Red Guard groups formed which overthrew local authority. However, Mao himself soon became alarmed by how chaotic the country was and eventually the Red Guards were disbanded.

But what if Mao never got the chance to bring the Cultural Revolution back under control? What if Mao was assassinated at the end of 1967? Who would take control of China and how will they deal with the aftermath?
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