Commemorating a Complex Legacy: Fifty Years After His Death, Mao Zedong Continues to Evoke Deep Reverence and Divisive Historical Debate Across China

Fifty years after the death of Chairman Mao Zedong, the iconic leader who founded the People’s Republic of China, thousands of devoted admirers gathered in his birthplace of Shaoshan, Hunan…

The Enduring Legacy of Mao Zedong: China Grapples with a Complex Past Amidst Economic Shifts

The crimson flags on Nanjie village’s “East is Red” Square hang limp in the sweltering summer heat, casting a quiet shadow over a trickle of tourists. They gather to take…

China Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Mao Zedong’s Death Amidst Reverence and Lingering Controversies

Fifty years after his death, diehard fans of the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong lined up Wednesday in his hometown to pay homage, holding portraits, flags, and huge floral tributes,…