Shadow Of Mao Still Lingers Over China -- CNN
Beijing (CNN) -- To many people in China, Mao Zedong is the country's eternal father -- "No Mao, no China," is the mantra often repeated by his supporters. His giant portrait hangs over the gate of Beijing's ancient Forbidden City like that of an emperor. Across the city, thousands flock every day to gaze at his body lying preserved in a mausoleum in Tiananmen Square. His picture holds pride of place in many houses in villages across China. To these people he remains a symbol of strength, a man born a peasant -- albeit a somewhat comfortable one -- who rose to lead the people's army of the Communist Party and unite a warring country.
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Update: As China enters new era, how much of Mao will stay? -- Reuters
My Comment: The image of Mao will be around for the next few generations .... but with time there will be a historical revision, and I predict that this revision will not be kind.
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