Yueran Zhang

Yueran Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago, explores the complex legacy of Mao Zedong and Maoism. He delves into Mao's formative years and the rise of the Chinese Revolution. The discussion highlights Maoism's unique tenant of peasant-centered revolution and its implications for modern socialist movements. Zhang critiques China's current political economy, arguing that it leans towards capitalism while challenging traditional narratives around Deng Xiaoping and Mao's policies. He emphasizes the importance of grassroots organizing in striving for true socialism.