Liu Shaoqi

Liu Shaoqi was a prominent Chinese Communist leader and one of Mao Zedong’s key allies. He served as the President of the People’s Republic of China from 1959 to 1968, playing a major role in shaping the country's early socialist policies. Despite his contributions, Liu was later targeted during the Cultural Revolution, accused of being a "traitor" and "capitalist roader," leading to his political downfall and imprisonment. He is remembered as a significant figure in China's revolutionary history, representing both leadership achievements and political struggles within the communist movement.