The Continuous Revolution Theory is rooted in Mao's thoughts regarding the nature of contradiction.
"[1]The contention that contradiction is inherent to everything is thus taken to suggest that revolution must be continual if it is not to succumb to reactionary forces.
The Continuous Revolution Theory is rooted in this fundamental insight regarding the nature of contradiction.
[3] The Cultural Revolution was itself a result of Mao's perception, in 1966, that the CCP leadership itself had become corrupted: "Believing that current Communist leaders were taking the party, and China itself, in the wrong direction, Mao called on the nation's youth to purge the 'impure' elements of Chinese society and revive the revolutionary spirit that had led to victory in the civil war 20 years ago and the formation of the People's Republic of China.
After the death of Mao and Arrest of the Gang of Four, CCP clearly has no interest in continuous revolution: a new ruling class has in fact consolidated itself.