CHINA-INTERNAL: POLITICAL/LEADERSHIP
To commemorate Mao Zedong's 40th death anniversary on September 9, 2016, tens of thousands of people flocked to the hometown of China's late leader in Shaoshan in Hunan province. Amidst tight security, thousands gathered in Shaoshan's main square where a bronze statue of Mao rises 10 metres into the air. Supporters knelt down and recalled the “good old days”. There was a similar outpouring of affection in Vancouver, Canada, where many gathered to sing his praises.
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