The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
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S1-E4 - Mao Really Wants Taiwan - and a Taiwanese Spy Almost Gave it to Him!

The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files

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Tai Xiaothen's Story and Mao's Personality Traits

This chapter discusses the story of Tai Xiaothen, a Taiwanese man who was a part of the Long March. It also delves into Mao Zedong's personality traits according to Tsai, including his laziness and preference for reading non-revolutionary books. The chapter explores the hardships faced during the Long March and Tsai's role in interrogating Japanese prisoners during the war.

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