What can be considered a long-term result of both the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution?

The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution led to the publication of the Little Red Book.

The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution led to China becoming a military dictatorship from 1968 to 1971.

The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution led to a torture campaign against the people of Inner Mongolia.

The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution led to the end of Maoism in China.

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The long-term result of both the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution was the lasting impact on Chinese society and politics. The policies and campaigns implemented during these periods caused widespread social and economic disruption, resulting in millions of deaths and significant damage to China's economy and infrastructure. The trauma and devastation caused by these events continue to affect Chinese society and politics to this day, with lingering distrust of government authority and ongoing debates about the legacy of Mao Zedong and his policies. Additionally, the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution also shaped the trajectory of China's development, leading to significant shifts in economic and political policies in the years that followed.