Jiang Qing was arrested on October 6, 1976, as part of the Gang of Four.
On October 6, 1976, following Mao Zedong's death, Jiang Qing was arrested in Beijing along with her colleagues in what became known as the Gang of Four. This event marked the end of a tumultuous era of political influence for Jiang and her allies, who had been instrumental in implementing and shaping the Cultural Revolution policies. Their arrest signified a turning point in Chinese politics, leading to a swift shift in leadership and ideology within the CCP, and eventually paving the way for economic reforms led by more moderate leaders.