Real Dictators

Mao Zedong Part 3: The Cultural Revolution

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Aug 11, 2020
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INSIGHT

Mao's Disregard for Human Life

  • Mao Zedong displayed a disregard for human life during his rule.
  • He was willing to sacrifice a significant portion of the Chinese population to achieve his goals.
ANECDOTE

Liu's Challenge to Mao

  • In 1959, Liu Xiaoche challenged Mao's Great Leap Forward, witnessing its devastating impact on his own family.
  • This act of defiance marked a turning point in their relationship, making Liu a target of Mao's future wrath.
ANECDOTE

Mao's Decadent Lifestyle

  • Mao lived a life of luxury and excess, indulging in sexual promiscuity and refusing basic hygiene.
  • His physician, Dr. Li Zhisui, documented these behaviors, revealing Mao's belief that his lifestyle prolonged his life.
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