NPR·4 min read·medium
Half a century after Mao's death, fascination with the communist leader is on the rise
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Jennifer Pak
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Fifty years after his death, Mao Zedong is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among young Chinese citizens. As the economy slows, some youth are idealizing Mao's revolutionary ideals as a response to corporate pressures.
Why it matters
Reflects shifting cultural and political sentiments within China's younger generation in response to contemporary economic challenges.
Half a century after the death of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, fascination with the chairman is growing among young Chinese people.
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