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Chairman Mao and Shanghai 2

Posted on June 4, 2015 by The Pearl

The House at Jiaxiu Lane, Morming Road Down this unprepossessing alleyway, and around a couple of corners I came across this Shikumen House with a classically designed portico and typical black doors with heavy metal door fixtures. Immediately inside is … Continue reading →

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Chairman Mao and Living in Shanghai

Posted on June 3, 2015 by The Pearl

I’m not sure I like Mao Zedong.  This was reinforced by reading Jung Chang’s book Mao: The Unknown Story, in which she describes how ruthless he was, both towards his fellow communists in the pursuit of power and towards his own family. … Continue reading →

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