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China marks 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong's death with renewed online interest in his legacy

Fifty years after the founding father's death, Chinese influencers and followers are turning to Mao for life advice as his political legacy continues to influence the nation.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 8 Sept 2026 · updated 7h ago

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  1. Young Chinese turn to Mao Zedong for life advice, 50 years after his death South China Morning Post
  2. Fifty years after Mao’s death, China has transformed. DW looks at why his political legacy still matters. Deutsche Welle

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