Which 20th-century Chinese leader launched the Cultural Revolution, which led to widespread chaos in China and the near failure of its economy?

Mao Zedong

Explanation:

Launched by Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and founder of the People's Republic of China (PRC), its stated goal was to preserve Chinese communism by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.

each played a major role in ending the cold war.

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