Source 9: Anon. (2015) Gold Statue of Mao Zedong in Tongxu county, Hunan Province (Photograph)
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Title
Source 9: Anon. (2015) Gold Statue of Mao Zedong in Tongxu county, Hunan Province (Photograph)
Subject
Mao's legacy
Description
This gold statue of Mao Zedong was funded by a local businessman and Mao enthusiast. However, the statue proved divisive, conjuring memories of the Great Famine that blighted Hunan province. The authorities decided to remove the statue, a decision which, in turn, sparked criticisms from supporters of Mao, demonstrating the diverse range of opinions the legacy of Mao ignites amongst Chinese people today.
Creator
Anon.
Source
New York Times
Publisher
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/09/world/asia/china-mao-statue-henan.html
Date
2015
Collection
Citation
Anon., “Source 9: Anon. (2015) Gold Statue of Mao Zedong in Tongxu county, Hunan Province (Photograph),” Chinese History for Teachers, accessed April 26, 2024, https://chinesehistoryforteachers.omeka.net/items/show/107.