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1959

Mao steps down as PRC chairman

After problems in the Great Leap Forward, Mao yields the state chairmanship to Liu Shaoqi.

Canonical milestoneBeijing, China1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of Mao Zedong and the Chinese Revolution

Position 18

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BritannicaConfidence 94%

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politicschinacommunism