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Jingang Mountain: Memory and Manipulation
This chapter explores the historical significance of Jingang Mountain as a refuge for Mao Zedong and the Red Army, transforming into a tourist site rich with revolutionary memorabilia. It highlights the clash between sanitized official narratives and the grim realities of history, emphasizing ideological indoctrination at party schools. The discussion underscores the Chinese Communist Party's revisionism in portraying their past to align with contemporary political ideologies, shaping perceptions of success and prosperity.