Inside Story Remembering chairman Mao Zedong

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Mao Zedong has been credited with laying the foundation for communist China. • Fourty years after his death, he remains a powerful symbol, with a controversial legacy. • Some hail him as a hero, others denounce him as a tyrant. • His policies are blamed for causing chaos, famine and mass murder. • Some of his supporters say life back then was better. • They argue China has veered off the communist path laid by Mao and blame capitalism for social inequalities, poverty and corruption. • How much better off are the Chinese now? • Presenter: Richelle Carey • Guests: • Einar Tangen - Political analyst and economic affairs advisor to the Chinese government. • Frank Dikotter - Professor of History at the University of Hong Kong • Michele Geraci - Head of China Economic Policy Research Programme, Nottingham University • Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe • Follow us on Twitter: / ajenglish • Find us on Facebook: / aljazeera • Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

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