Rev Left Radio Mao Zedong and the Chinese Revolution
Jun 4, 2018
Yueran Zhang, a PhD candidate in Sociology at Harvard University, discusses Mao Zedong and the Chinese Revolution. The topics covered include Mao's rise to power, the United States-China relationship, Taiwan's political status, and Mao's contributions to guerrilla warfare. The podcast also explores the complex China-Soviet Union relationship, early policies and reforms in the People's Republic of China, the famine during Mao's rule, the Cultural Revolution, and pressing social issues.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Mao Zedong and the Chinese Revolution
02:06 • 15min
Tensions Between the US and China, Taiwan's Political Status, and Mao's Contributions to Guerrilla Warfare
17:08 • 2min
China-Soviet Union Relationship and Tensions
19:09 • 3min
Policies and Reforms in Early People's Republic of China
22:36 • 8min
The Famine and Mao's Intentions
30:33 • 2min
The Origin and Impact of the Cultural Revolution
32:16 • 27min
Addressing Social Issues and Calling for Action
59:22 • 4min