Which were the years of cultural revolution in China?

The Cultural Revolution in China was launched by Mao Zedong in 1966 and lasted until 1969 (when Mao officially called it off, though some historians extend it to 1976 when the Gang of Four was arrested). This socio-political movement aimed to remove capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society and enforce Maoist ideology. It involved mass mobilization of youth (Red Guards), purges of party officials, and widespread social upheaval. The 1966-1969 period represents its most intense phase.