
 How to Invent a Country China: The Life and Times of Chairman Mao
 May 24, 2024 
 Dive into China's past with tales of the Long March and the tumult of the Cultural Revolution. Explore Mao's complex legacy, from early accomplishments to tragic famines. Learn about the fierce political battles during World War II and the impact of foreign invasions. Discover the haunting realities of the Nanjing Massacre and modern-day Sino-Japanese relations. Reflect on the challenges of historical revisionism and the resilient spirit of the Chinese people amidst repression and ongoing political strife. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Echoes of Revolution: China's Tumultuous History 
 02:03 • 23min 
 Visions of Modernization and Atrocities in China 
 25:06 • 5min 
 The Struggles of Leadership in Wartime China 
 29:56 • 6min 
 Food, Famine, and Historical Revisionism in China 
 35:29 • 4min 
 Erasing the Past: Reflections on Chinese Repression and Resilience 
 39:56 • 4min 
