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Cultural Revolution

Song Binbin, poster woman for Mao’s revolution, embroiled in school principal killing, dies at 77

Madam Song Binbin was embroiled in one of the most notorious killings of the Cultural Revolution, which Mao Zedong unleashed, claiming more than one million lives.
Madam Song Binbin was embroiled in one of the most notorious killings of the Cultural Revolution, which Mao Zedong unleashed, claiming more than one million lives.

China wants academic exchange but historians say increased censorship makes research hard

A vendor attends to a customer next to images and statues depicting late Chinese chairman Mao Zedong, at the secondhand books section of Panjiayuan antique market in Beijing, China August 3, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo
A vendor attends to a customer next to images and statues depicting late Chinese chairman Mao Zedong, at the secondhand books section of Panjiayuan antique market in Beijing, China August 3, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo

Lula says Brazil an 'ideal partner' for Angola in agriculture, trade

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the launch ceremony of Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) at Rio de Janeiro's Municipal Theater, Brazil, August 11, 2023. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the launch ceremony of Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) at Rio de Janeiro's Municipal Theater, Brazil, August 11, 2023. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo

Ukraine assault sparks talk of Russian 'cultural revolution'

Li Rui, a Mao Zedong confidant-turned-party critic, dies aged 101

Chinese publisher denies 'Cultural Revolution' deleted from history textbook

Historian's new book on Cultural Revolution turns acclaim in China to censure

Never again, say China media after Cultural Revolution anniversary

China's official media stays silent over Cultural Revolution on 50th anniversary

Cultural Revolution demons haunt Chinese billionaire Huang Nubo

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