Articles related to "Mao Zedong"
The Chinese Cultural Revolution
The Chinese Cultural Revolution was a time of instability in China. Red Guards spread chaos across the country and political infighting was endemic.
chinese cultural revolution • cultural revolution • mao zedong • red guards • great proletarian cultural revolution
The Chinese Cultural Revolution was a time of instability in China. Red Guards spread chaos across the country and political infighting was endemic.
chinese cultural revolution • cultural revolution • mao zedong • red guards • great proletarian cultural revolution
Mao Zedong
Born into a Hunanese peasant family, Mao Zedong went on to become the leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
mao zedong • chinese communist party • people's republic of china • great leap forward • cultural revolution
Born into a Hunanese peasant family, Mao Zedong went on to become the leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
mao zedong • chinese communist party • people's republic of china • great leap forward • cultural revolution
Revolutionary's View of Birth of Modern China
Return to the Middle Kingdom offers an insiders view of the birth of Chinese communism.
return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese communist dictator mao zedong • mao zedong's cultural revolution • yuan-tsung chen
Return to the Middle Kingdom offers an insiders view of the birth of Chinese communism.
return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese communist dictator mao zedong • mao zedong's cultural revolution • yuan-tsung chen
The 2/28 Massacre
Who ordered the deaths of 18-28,000 civilians in Taiwan and why did this happen?
taiwan • chiang kai-shek • mao zedong • massacre • corruption
Who ordered the deaths of 18-28,000 civilians in Taiwan and why did this happen?
taiwan • chiang kai-shek • mao zedong • massacre • corruption
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square in Beijing has been the centre of important events in history.
bejing • tian'anmen square • mao zedong • zhou enlai • deng xiaoping
Tiananmen Square in Beijing has been the centre of important events in history.
bejing • tian'anmen square • mao zedong • zhou enlai • deng xiaoping
Return to the Middle Kingdom
Yuan-Tsung Chen offers a familial view of Chinese revolutionary Eugene Chen.
return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese revolutionary eugene chen • yuan-tsung chen • jack chen
Yuan-Tsung Chen offers a familial view of Chinese revolutionary Eugene Chen.
return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese revolutionary eugene chen • yuan-tsung chen • jack chen
The Sex Life of Chairman Mao
Chairman Mao Zedong had a long and varied sex life, both with his several wives and the many young girls procured for his longevity.
mao zedong and sex • mao tes-tung and sex • angkar • eric hobsbawn • chinese communist party and sex
Chairman Mao Zedong had a long and varied sex life, both with his several wives and the many young girls procured for his longevity.
mao zedong and sex • mao tes-tung and sex • angkar • eric hobsbawn • chinese communist party and sex
Tian'anmen Square Is Must-See Site in Beijing
Tian'anmen Square is known for a bloody student revolt, but it's much more than that. It is the heartbeat of a city. The Chinese flock there when anything major occurs.
tian'anmen square • tian'anmen massacre in 1989 • must-see sites in beijing • things to do in beijing • forbidden city
Tian'anmen Square is known for a bloody student revolt, but it's much more than that. It is the heartbeat of a city. The Chinese flock there when anything major occurs.
tian'anmen square • tian'anmen massacre in 1989 • must-see sites in beijing • things to do in beijing • forbidden city
Yuan-Tsung Chen's View of Chinese Revolution
Yuan-Tsung Chen reveals her family's part in shaping modern China.
return to the middle kingdom • revolutionaries who shaped modern china • mao zedong's cultural revolution • yuan-tsung chen • eugene chen
Yuan-Tsung Chen reveals her family's part in shaping modern China.
return to the middle kingdom • revolutionaries who shaped modern china • mao zedong's cultural revolution • yuan-tsung chen • eugene chen
Community-Organized Pest Control
People in Northern Queensland and in England are trying to get rid of invasive species, just as the Chinese attempted to do fifty years ago.
pest control • invasive species • cane toads • grey squirrels • red squirrels
People in Northern Queensland and in England are trying to get rid of invasive species, just as the Chinese attempted to do fifty years ago.
pest control • invasive species • cane toads • grey squirrels • red squirrels
Nixon: "I'm Not a Crook"
His two terms as chief executive came to a tragic end on August 9.1974, when he resigned in disgrace for his role in the cover-up of the Watergate political scandal.
richard nixon • president • politics • watergate scandal • vice presidency
His two terms as chief executive came to a tragic end on August 9.1974, when he resigned in disgrace for his role in the cover-up of the Watergate political scandal.
richard nixon • president • politics • watergate scandal • vice presidency
Profiles of Some Famous Canadians
Canada is often equated with winters and ice hockey. However, this vast country has been the point of origin for well known athletes, doctors and inventors.
profiles of some famous canadians • canadian athletes scientists and authors • terry fox • winnipeg manitoba • marathon of hope
Canada is often equated with winters and ice hockey. However, this vast country has been the point of origin for well known athletes, doctors and inventors.
profiles of some famous canadians • canadian athletes scientists and authors • terry fox • winnipeg manitoba • marathon of hope
The Worst 20th Century Dictators
The 20th century has seen the rise and fall of some of the most evil dictators in history. They gained power shrewdly and maintained it through cruelty and violence.
the worst 20th century dictators • adolf hitler • joseph stalin • mao zedong • nazi party
The 20th century has seen the rise and fall of some of the most evil dictators in history. They gained power shrewdly and maintained it through cruelty and violence.
the worst 20th century dictators • adolf hitler • joseph stalin • mao zedong • nazi party
Triad Folklore
The association of secret societies known as the Triads is the world's largest loosely-knit criminal enterprise.
taiwan • china • chiang kai shek • sun yat-sen • mao zedong
The association of secret societies known as the Triads is the world's largest loosely-knit criminal enterprise.
taiwan • china • chiang kai shek • sun yat-sen • mao zedong
Vladimir Putin's Strategic Plan for Russia
Vladimir Putin came to office on December 31st 1999, purportedly with a vision for Russia - end the Yeltsin Chaos, restore Russian pride & regain Russian prominence.
vladimir putin • yeltsin chaos • president • gasprom • disaster waiting to happen
Vladimir Putin came to office on December 31st 1999, purportedly with a vision for Russia - end the Yeltsin Chaos, restore Russian pride & regain Russian prominence.
vladimir putin • yeltsin chaos • president • gasprom • disaster waiting to happen
White Russians in Shanghai
After the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 thousands of ant-Communist Russians were stateless and homeless. They all flocked to Shanghai, China and a new life.
white russians bolshevik revolution • admiral oskar stark • vladivostock • czar nicholas ii • xtraterritoriality
After the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 thousands of ant-Communist Russians were stateless and homeless. They all flocked to Shanghai, China and a new life.
white russians bolshevik revolution • admiral oskar stark • vladivostock • czar nicholas ii • xtraterritoriality
Panjiayuan Is Beijing's Most Popular Flea Market
Panjiayuan is the grand-daddy of flea markets in Beijing. As Beijing's oldest, biggest and most popular flea market, it's a haven for souvenir and antique shoppers alike.
beijing flea markets • panjiayuan flea market • beijing's dirt market • chinese antiques • souvenir shopping in beijing
Panjiayuan is the grand-daddy of flea markets in Beijing. As Beijing's oldest, biggest and most popular flea market, it's a haven for souvenir and antique shoppers alike.
beijing flea markets • panjiayuan flea market • beijing's dirt market • chinese antiques • souvenir shopping in beijing
Dr. Norman Bethune, Surgeon and Innovator
Dedicated to medicine, Dr. Bethune devised new instruments and treatment, instituted battlefield care with transfusions and surgery and earned a place in China's history.
dr. norman bethune • bethune in china • canadian doctor norman bethune • norman bethune thoracic surgeon • norman bethune devised field transfusions
Dedicated to medicine, Dr. Bethune devised new instruments and treatment, instituted battlefield care with transfusions and surgery and earned a place in China's history.
dr. norman bethune • bethune in china • canadian doctor norman bethune • norman bethune thoracic surgeon • norman bethune devised field transfusions
Chinese Village Doubles as Living History Museum
Cuandixia, an impoverished village near Beijing, is hoping tourism money will shore up its sagging economy. It is turning itself into a living history museum to do this.
cuandixia • china's living history museum • day trips from beijing • ancient chinese villages • chinese economic development
Cuandixia, an impoverished village near Beijing, is hoping tourism money will shore up its sagging economy. It is turning itself into a living history museum to do this.
cuandixia • china's living history museum • day trips from beijing • ancient chinese villages • chinese economic development
Creation of the Thai Working Class
How was the Thai working class created and what are the implications of this?
thai rak thai • class structure in thailand • japanese investment in thailand • feudalism in southeast asia • sakdina system
How was the Thai working class created and what are the implications of this?
thai rak thai • class structure in thailand • japanese investment in thailand • feudalism in southeast asia • sakdina system
Get Involved Through Volunteer Vacations
There's a great new way of traveling these days--volunteer vacations. It is traveling with a sense of real purpose. It is getting involved, be it, unearthing medieval treasures, building dikes or saving whales--these miniscule contributions put the adventure back into travel.
volunteer • expeditions • ecotours • environment • archeology
There's a great new way of traveling these days--volunteer vacations. It is traveling with a sense of real purpose. It is getting involved, be it, unearthing medieval treasures, building dikes or saving whales--these miniscule contributions put the adventure back into travel.
volunteer • expeditions • ecotours • environment • archeology
How the Past has Influenced Modern Chinese Youth
China has the largest youth population in the world. The generation has been largely shaped by a strong culture and turbulent history.
chinese youth • tiananmen square • factors shaping chinese youth • great proletarian cultural revolution • confucianism and chinese adolescents
China has the largest youth population in the world. The generation has been largely shaped by a strong culture and turbulent history.
chinese youth • tiananmen square • factors shaping chinese youth • great proletarian cultural revolution • confucianism and chinese adolescents
Southwards Chinese Expansion
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
The Chinese Civil War
In the first half of the 20th century, the Chinese Communists and Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Party fought a bitter civil war. This is known as the Chinese Civil War.
chinese civil war • nationalist party • chinese communist party • cpc • kmt
In the first half of the 20th century, the Chinese Communists and Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Party fought a bitter civil war. This is known as the Chinese Civil War.
chinese civil war • nationalist party • chinese communist party • cpc • kmt
Andy Warhol's Pop Politics
With the 2008 election season in mind, the Currier Museum of Art is hosting a major exhibit on Andy Warhol's politically-related work.
currier museum of art • andy warhol • who is andy warhol • pop art • pop and politics
With the 2008 election season in mind, the Currier Museum of Art is hosting a major exhibit on Andy Warhol's politically-related work.
currier museum of art • andy warhol • who is andy warhol • pop art • pop and politics
China Bans Foreign Cartoons
China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television bans all foreign cartoons from 5 to 9 p.m. in order to promote domestic product.
china bans foreign cartoons • foreign cartoon ban • state administration of radio • film and television • sarft
China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television bans all foreign cartoons from 5 to 9 p.m. in order to promote domestic product.
china bans foreign cartoons • foreign cartoon ban • state administration of radio • film and television • sarft
China's Money Comes in Variety of Sizes, Colors
China's money is known as renminbi or "people's money." It comes in various sizes and colors, with pictures of Mao Zedong on one side, and scenic highlights on the other.
chinese currency • chinese money denominations • pictures on chinese money • money tips for travelers to china • chinese unit of money
China's money is known as renminbi or "people's money." It comes in various sizes and colors, with pictures of Mao Zedong on one side, and scenic highlights on the other.
chinese currency • chinese money denominations • pictures on chinese money • money tips for travelers to china • chinese unit of money
Court Asked to Settle the Question of Taiwan
Advocates from Taiwan have relentlessly continued their legal battle to have the question of Taiwan´s territorial status explored and defined by a U.S. court.
independence of taiwan • former republic of china • united states citizenship • chinese foreign policy • island of formosa
Advocates from Taiwan have relentlessly continued their legal battle to have the question of Taiwan´s territorial status explored and defined by a U.S. court.
independence of taiwan • former republic of china • united states citizenship • chinese foreign policy • island of formosa
Five Beijing Museums That Are Worth Visiting
Beijing is peppered with museums, including Drum Tower, Museum of Chinese History, Military Museum, Big Bell Temple and Museum of Natural History. All are worth a visit.
beijing museums • drum tower • museum of chinese history • beijing military museum • big bell temple
Beijing is peppered with museums, including Drum Tower, Museum of Chinese History, Military Museum, Big Bell Temple and Museum of Natural History. All are worth a visit.
beijing museums • drum tower • museum of chinese history • beijing military museum • big bell temple
Four Attractions Visitors to Beijing Must See
Beijing has a list of attractions that visitors simply must see before returning home. They are Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China and Summer Palace.
top tourist sites in beijing • great wall of china • tian'anmen square • forbidden city • summer palace
Beijing has a list of attractions that visitors simply must see before returning home. They are Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China and Summer Palace.
top tourist sites in beijing • great wall of china • tian'anmen square • forbidden city • summer palace
Hong Kong's Reversion: There's Always Two Sides to the Story
chinese rule • human rights • reversion • civil liberties
chinese rule • human rights • reversion • civil liberties
Modern Chinese Money Isn't a Puzzle
Traveling in a different country is difficult enough without the hassle of unfamiliar money. A few minutes spent learning about the Chinese currency is a wise investment.
chinese rmb • chinese yuan • exchange chinese currency • yuan money • chinese money
Traveling in a different country is difficult enough without the hassle of unfamiliar money. A few minutes spent learning about the Chinese currency is a wise investment.
chinese rmb • chinese yuan • exchange chinese currency • yuan money • chinese money
Sapajou, Cartoonist of Old Shanghai
Sapajou's cartoons for the North China Daily News made him internationally famous. But World war II ended Shanghai's heyday-- and Sapajou's career.
white russians • north china daily news • eastern front world war one • czar nicholas ii shanghai • cartoonist
Sapajou's cartoons for the North China Daily News made him internationally famous. But World war II ended Shanghai's heyday-- and Sapajou's career.
white russians • north china daily news • eastern front world war one • czar nicholas ii shanghai • cartoonist
Shanghai in the 1930s
In the 1930s Shanghai was the stuff of legend. It was a thriving commercial center, but also known for every kind of vice. The boom ended in 1937, when Japan invaded.
shanghai • china • art deco • the bund • white russians
In the 1930s Shanghai was the stuff of legend. It was a thriving commercial center, but also known for every kind of vice. The boom ended in 1937, when Japan invaded.
shanghai • china • art deco • the bund • white russians
Sir Victor Sassoon, Builder of 1930s Shanghai
A millionaire with a vision, Sir Victor Sasoon built modern Shanghai. His buildings modernized the city. When he left in 1948, the great metropolis bore his stamp.
sir victor sassoon • shanghai • art deco • architecture in china • sephardic jews
A millionaire with a vision, Sir Victor Sasoon built modern Shanghai. His buildings modernized the city. When he left in 1948, the great metropolis bore his stamp.
sir victor sassoon • shanghai • art deco • architecture in china • sephardic jews
Statistics to make a point
Statistics to help you when you need to make a point with hard data.
statistics • government • freedom • politics • rights
Statistics to help you when you need to make a point with hard data.
statistics • government • freedom • politics • rights
The Boxers
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
china • imperialism • opium • boxer rebellion • dowager empress
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
china • imperialism • opium • boxer rebellion • dowager empress
The Classical Chinese Novelist
A Hong Kong-based author who wrote a total of fifteen novels, Jin Yong is often considered the father of the modern Chinese martial arts novel.
jin yong and the martial arts genre • jinology • the smiling proud wanderer • banned chinese novels • the deer and the cauldron
A Hong Kong-based author who wrote a total of fifteen novels, Jin Yong is often considered the father of the modern Chinese martial arts novel.
jin yong and the martial arts genre • jinology • the smiling proud wanderer • banned chinese novels • the deer and the cauldron
The Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai
The Fairmont Peace, known as the Cathay Hotel in the 30s, was known for its luxury and service. Its star faded with the coming of WWII. There are plans to restore it.
shanghai • art deco • peace hotel • cathay hotel • fairmont peace hotel
The Fairmont Peace, known as the Cathay Hotel in the 30s, was known for its luxury and service. Its star faded with the coming of WWII. There are plans to restore it.
shanghai • art deco • peace hotel • cathay hotel • fairmont peace hotel
Pu Yi The Last Emperor of China
While on her deathbed the Empress Dowager Cixi chose the infant boy Pu Yi to be China's next emperor. In December 1908 he ascended the throne.
pu yi the last emperor of china • beijing's forbidden city • empress dowager cixi • the cultural revolution • pu yi's youth and education
While on her deathbed the Empress Dowager Cixi chose the infant boy Pu Yi to be China's next emperor. In December 1908 he ascended the throne.
pu yi the last emperor of china • beijing's forbidden city • empress dowager cixi • the cultural revolution • pu yi's youth and education
Review: La Chinoise (Jean-Luc Godard, 1967)
Jean-Luc Godard's 1967 film La Chinoise provides an oblique critique of leftist politics in France in the lead up to the events of May 1968.
jean-luc godard • la chinoise • french cinema • nouvelle vague • french new wave
Jean-Luc Godard's 1967 film La Chinoise provides an oblique critique of leftist politics in France in the lead up to the events of May 1968.
jean-luc godard • la chinoise • french cinema • nouvelle vague • french new wave
Strange Bedfellows: Chiang and Stilwell
At the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Nationalist Chinese led by Chiang Kai-Shek were in desparate need. Help was at hand through the Allies but it arrived with American General Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell.
stilwell • chiang • wwii • japanese • americans
At the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Nationalist Chinese led by Chiang Kai-Shek were in desparate need. Help was at hand through the Allies but it arrived with American General Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell.
stilwell • chiang • wwii • japanese • americans
Ten Best Attractions to Visit in Beijing, China
Beijing, China has a number of sites from historical palaces and market shopping to dining and the Arts, that are a must-see for any traveler to this ancient Asian city.
bijing travel • beijing visitors • visit beijing • travel in china • where to go in china
Beijing, China has a number of sites from historical palaces and market shopping to dining and the Arts, that are a must-see for any traveler to this ancient Asian city.
bijing travel • beijing visitors • visit beijing • travel in china • where to go in china
Yangtze River Patrol
The U.S. Navy cruised Chinese rivers for almost a century, beginning in the 1850's. But the real heyday of the Patrol was in the 20s and 30s. The era ended with WWII.
yangtze patrol • china • shanghai • sino-japanese war • uss luzon
The U.S. Navy cruised Chinese rivers for almost a century, beginning in the 1850's. But the real heyday of the Patrol was in the 20s and 30s. The era ended with WWII.
yangtze patrol • china • shanghai • sino-japanese war • uss luzon
Researching Asian History
Go beyond the search engines, plus, learn how to cite internet resources in a bibliography.
term • paper • history • asian • search
Go beyond the search engines, plus, learn how to cite internet resources in a bibliography.
term • paper • history • asian • search
Spicy Chinese Cooking
Hot and spicy Chinese recipes.
hot and spicy • szechwan • hunan • recipes • hot chile oil
Hot and spicy Chinese recipes.
hot and spicy • szechwan • hunan • recipes • hot chile oil
V. I. Lenin - Dead 77 Years And Still Looking Good
Vladimir Ilich Lenin remains one of the most important figures in the ascendancy of the Soviet Union. After his death, that nice young man, Joseph Stalin, decided to turn Lenin's now rotting corpose into an eternal icon. It worked out great, and old Lenin is still looking pretty good in his glass box.
vladimir • ilich • lenin • stalin • red
Vladimir Ilich Lenin remains one of the most important figures in the ascendancy of the Soviet Union. After his death, that nice young man, Joseph Stalin, decided to turn Lenin's now rotting corpose into an eternal icon. It worked out great, and old Lenin is still looking pretty good in his glass box.
vladimir • ilich • lenin • stalin • red
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