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“In Russia religion is the opium of the people; in China opium is the religion of the people.”

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Edgar Snow was a renowned American journalist known for his coverage of China. Born on July 17, 1905, in Missouri, USA, he passed away on February 15, 1972. Snow is best known for his book 'Red Star Over China,' which provided a detailed account of his interviews with leaders of the Chinese Communist Party and the Red Army in the Shaanbei base area in 1936. more

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