Did Mao have any effect on what China is like today?

As a result of Mao's policies, the role of women in Chinese society was totally transformed. Today, there are women in all trades and professions. Women work side by side with men on a seemingly equal footing. read more

Mao Zedong and the CCP did further the process that unified China as the PRC today. This is a fact. He did not "conquer" China, he liberated China. He did not enslave the Chinese people. He certainly did not "destroy" Chinese culture, since China has cultures that have a history of 5,000 years, and a country of over 1 billion people does not allow its cultures to be destroyed by anyone. read more

Many would argue that effects of his leadership continue to be felt today. Paradoxically, although his campaigns inflicted a great deal pain and suffering on his people, the people of China continue to have a great love for Mao. read more