Jiang Qing (1914–1991) was a significant and controversial figure in the history of the People’s Republic of China. Officially condemned as the leader of the “Gang of Four” for her role in the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976), her historical narrative has been heavily shaped by the political objectives of the post-Mao era. The state-sanctioned narrative cast … Continue reading Jiang Qing: A Historical Examination of Revolution, Gender, and Power