11th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

The 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was convened August 12–18, 1977, about five years before the 12th National Congress, and four years after the 10th National Congress. The Congress formally declared the Cultural Revolution officially over after 11 long years, ending a long chapter of Chinese history. The Gang of Four were fully criticized for their role in the revolution. Hua Guofeng was formally elected as Chairman of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and was elected to the chairmanship of the Central Military Commission.[1] The Political Bureau, however, would not be renewed until the summer of 1977, when the 11th Politburo was elected.