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Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan's World War Two legacy dispute

Russia's film screening in Taiwan has raised government concerns about China's narrative. The film focused on Japanese militarism and World War Two history. China views the war as a heroic struggle against Japanese aggression. Taiwan argues Beijing claims credit for a war fought before its founding. Disputes over historical interpretations…

The Economic Times

Mao still revered in China as criticism remains risky 50 years on

Fifty years after Mao Zedong's death, his image and ideas remain deeply embedded in China, where his portrait still dominates Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing and Communist Party rhetoric continues to draw on his thinking. For older Chinese people, revolutionary songs keep memories of his era alive, while…

Radio France Internationale

China’s Gen Z is going back to Mao: How economic slowdown & workplace stress are making youth look to the late leader for answers

Mao Zedong's writings are captivating a fresh wave of audiences among the youth in China today. This resurgence is largely driven by economic struggles and heightened workplace stress. For many young individuals, Mao's philosophies serve as not just historical insights but as tools for resilience. The complexity of his legacy…

The Economic Times

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How a family reunion in China ended in a 3-year prison term for artist Gao Zhen

Chinese artist Gao Zhen received a three-year prison sentence for his satirical artwork. Authorities charged him with "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" for his art. Gao's wife expressed deep disappointment and sadness over the unexpected conviction. His supporters argue the artworks predate the law under which he was prosecuted.…

The Times of India

US-based Chinese artist handed 3-year prison term over satirical Mao artworks

Gao Zhen sentenced for ‘infringing upon reputation of heroes’ through art

The Independent UK

US-based artist jailed in China for three years over sculptures mocking Mao

Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes”

The Independent UK

Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’

Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention

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Chinese artist sentenced to three years in prison for Mao sculptures

NEW YORK — A Chinese court on Tuesday sentenced a prominent New York-based artist, Gao Zhen, to three years in prison for making irreverent sculptures of Mao Zedong more than 15 years ago, according to his wife.

Bangkok Post

How Zhu Rongji reshaped China

Since its founding almost 77 years ago, the People's Republic of China has had eight premiers. But only two -- Zhao Ziyang and Zhu Rongji -- deserve credit for the country's economic rise. In the 1980s, Zhao translated Deng Xiaoping's vision of "reform and opening up" into policy, pushing through…

Bangkok Post