In 1949, Mao's forces defeated the Nationalist government, which withdrew to Taiwan. On 1 October 1949, Mao proclaimed the foundation of the PRC, a one-party state controlled by the CCP.

Dec 22, 2025 · Mao Zedong was a Marxist theorist, revolutionary, and, from 1949 to 1959, the first chairman of the People’s Republic of China. Mao was one of the most influential and controversial …

Read a biography about the life of Mao Zedong the Chinese communist leader responsible for the disastrous policies including the 'Great Leap Forward' and the 'Cultural Revolution'.

Mao Zedong, also transliterated as Mao Tse-tung, and commonly referred to as Chairman Mao (December 26, 1893 - September 9, 1976), was a Chinese communist revolutionary and a founding …

Nov 9, 2009 · Mao Zedong led communist forces in China through a long revolution beginning in 1927 and ruled the nation’s communist government from its establishment in 1949.

Mao Zedong (1893–1976) was one of the most influential and controversial figures in Chinese history, known for founding the People’s Republic of China and leading the Communist Party of China (CPC) …

Aug 25, 2024 · Mao’s leadership was marked by significant and often controversial policies, including the Great Leap Forward, an economic campaign that led to widespread famine, and the Cultural …

From his early years and rise to power in the Communist Party to the Cultural Revolution and his controversial ideologies, this comprehensive article examines Mao's impact on China and the world, …

Mao Zedong (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976) was a Chinese Communist politician and revolutionary. He was also called Chairman Mao, because he was the first Chairman of the Chinese …

5 days ago · China on Saturday marked the 132nd anniversary of the birth of Mao Zedong, with large crowds converging on his hometown of Shaoshan in Hunan Province and long queues forming in …