Why was Lin Biao elected to the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee in 1945?

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Lin Biao, Zhou Enlai, and other Chinese officials stand in uniform, holding up Little Red Books during a 1967 Red Guard rally in China. — Lin Biao At a 1967 Red Guard rally, Lin Biao (left) and Zhou Enlai publicly display copies of *The Little Red Book*.

Lin Biao was elected to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee for the first time in 1945 as the war with Japan neared its conclusion.1

By this time, Lin had established himself as a legendary military figure within the Red Army, having earned a reputation for never losing a battle. Following his early military successes, he served as the president of the Red Army Academy in Shaanxi and was recognized as one of the few commanders ranking just below prominent leaders such as Zhu De and Peng Dehuai. His election to the 44-member Central Committee reflected his significant standing and contributions as a senior military leader within the communist hierarchy at the end of World War II.1