In 1966, mao zedong launched the cultural revolution in china in response to new communist policies that threatened economic equality. social policies that threatened economic equality. democratic policies that threatened social equality. economic policies that threatened social equality.

Mao Zedong attempted to preserve Chinese Communism, and purge some traditional and capitalist elements from Chinese society. He also aimed to re-impose the 'Mao Zedong Thought', also known as Maoism as the dominant ideology in the party.

These traditional and capitalist ideas (both being economic policies), were considered by Mao Zedong as economic threats to the nation that put China at great risk, and wanted these policies to be erradicated from the government and the country.

This was a revolution that started on May of 1966, and it has been referred to as the 'Chinese Cultural Revolution'.

After this brief explanation, the correct answer is: In response to economic policies that threatened social equality.

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