Economic anxiety and US tensions drive Mao revival among young Chinese
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A new generation is embracing Mao’s teachings to cope with modern pressures, but analysts say the trend gives Beijing reason to be wary.

When you are denied a pay rise, when you feel anxious about your children’s education, or when you are alienated by colleagues, Chairman Mao can help. At least, that is what China’s online influencers and their hundreds of thousands of followers believe. Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Mao Zedong, founding father of the People’s Republic of China. Chinese authorities have not announced any plans to mark the date, as former state leaders are usually commemorated on the…

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