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“All the experience the Chinese people have accumulated through several decades teaches us to enforce the people's democratic dictatorship, that is, to deprive the reactionaries of the right to speak and let the people alone have that right.”

Quote by Mao Zedong

Book:Mao Tse-tung: An Anthology of His Writings

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Mao Tse-tung: An Anthology of His Writings

Mao Tse-tung: An Anthology of His Writings is a compilation of key texts by the Chinese leader, including speeches, essays, and political manifestos, providing insight into his theories and influence on Chinese society. more

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Mao Zedong, born on December 26, 1893, in Xiangtan County, Hunan Province, and died on September 9, 1976. He was one of the founders of the Communist Party of China and served as the Chairman of the People's Republic of China. Mao played a significant role in the history of China's revolution and construction, proposing many theories and practices with profound influence. more

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