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Sep 11 2025 
Mao Zedong: Father of Chinese Communism and 20th Century’s Most Influential Leader
Jeff J Brown updated the key chapter in his Big Red Book on China, to commemorate the anniversary of Mao Zedong’s death, 9 September 1976. Mao Zedong: Father of Chinese Communism and 20th Century’s Most Influential Leader.
Updated Chapter
Portrait of Chairman Mao, by Ma Jin (1899-1970). Ink and color on paper, undated. The banners hanging from… Continue reading
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Feb 08 2025 
Meet the man you think you know: Mao Zedong
From Jeff J Brown: China Rising Radio Sinoland
You believe Mao Zedong killed millions of his own people and destroyed the country. The citizens admire and venerate him for creating New China and making it a world power. Only one side can be right. Which is it? Meet the man you think you know: Mao… Continue reading
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Dec 26 2024 
Mao’s Birthday: Real Legacy v. Great American Lies
Mao Zedong (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese politician, revolutionary, and political theorist who founded the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and led the country from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976.
Can you believe this description of Mao from the NY Times in… Continue reading -
Nov 25 2024 
Why do the Chinese consider Mao as their greatest leader
This will undoubtedly be very surprising to folks who don’t understand China, and/or have only ever been fed clichés about Mao. But if you’ve taken the time to understand Chinese history and how the Chinese view it, it makes perfect sense.
First of all, what makes a great leader in the context of China’s history?
To… Continue reading
