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2014: (26) Liu Nianchun’s Novel《劫在中南海》 “The Catastrophe at Zhongnanhai” Chapter 26: “All Things Are Connected”

Liu Nianchun’s novel 《劫在中南海》chapters translated thus far on this blog are listed at 2014: (1-2) Liu Nianchun’s Novel 《劫在中南海》”The Catastrophe at Zhongnanhai” Chapters 1 – 2 The previous chapter: 2014: (25) Liu Nianchun’s Novel《劫在中南海》 “The Catastrophe at Zhongnanhai” Chapter 25 “Guilt by Association” … Continue reading

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2014: (9) Liu Nianchun’s Novel《劫在中南海》 “The Catastrophe at Zhongnanhai” Chapter Nine: Mao Zedong and Jiang Qing

Liu Nianchun’s novel 《劫在中南海》chapters translated thus far on this blog are listed at 2014: (1-2) Liu Nianchun’s Novel 《劫在中南海》”The Catastrophe at Zhongnanhai” Chapters 1 – 2 The previous chapter: 2014: (8) Liu Nianchun’s Novel《劫在中南海》 “The Catastrophe at Zhongnanhai” Chapter Eight: Liu Shaoqi Overshadowed … Continue reading

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Rightist Memoir XIV: Rightists Taken on a Study Tour

Previous installment: Rightist Memoir XIII: Thought Reform in a New Brigade Chapter Eight  Rightists Taken on a Study Tour Under Guard In late March 1966, just as the arguments in our political study group were reaching a climax, the farm got … Continue reading

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Cultural Revolution Jokebook

An early 1980s Cultural Revolution Jokebook gives some insights into how the Cultural Revolution was allowed to be presented at that time. The focus was narrowed to some designated baddies — the “Gang of Four”. No Joking Matter but… Better … Continue reading

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