Does China still own GE?
Yes, Mao Zedong continues to be officially respected as a foundational leader in China, though his legacy is viewed through a specific, government-sanctioned lens. The official stance of the Chinese Communist Party, established in a 1981 Central Committee resolution, is that Mao was "70% right and 30% wrong." This compromise acknowledges his historical role as the leader who unified China while admitting that he made "gross mistakes," particularly during the latter part of his life, such as the Cultural Revolution. Today, he remains an iconic figure whose portrait hangs in Tiananmen Square, and he is honored as the founder of the People's Republic of China. This balanced interpretation allows the current government to maintain continuity with the revolutionary past while continuing to pursue the economic reforms that deviated from Mao’s original radical policies, ensuring that his image serves as a pillar of national identity and party legitimacy.
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