Timeline San Fan 1951-1952


  1. Mao Zedong launches San Fan at 3rd Session of the 1st National Committee of the CPPCC.

  2. CC formally launches San Fan. Austerity Inspection Commission is formed.

  3. RMRB reports on Liu Qingshan and Zhang Zishan case.

  4. Mao Zedong expands San Fan targets to include the business community in the cities.

  5. Mao Zedong expands San Fan targets to CPV.

  6. Liu Qingshan and Zhang Zishan are sentenced to death.

  7. Mao Zedong calls for the San Fan in the frontline to cease completely.

  8. Mao Zedong states San Fan should not be extended to the countryside.

  9. GAC Provisions on establishment of people’s tribunals during the Sanfan.

  10. CC “declares victory” in the San Fan.

  11. Mao Zedong regarding the San Fan before the reorganization work in PLA.