In Memory of Mao Zedong's Birth Anniversary
2003-12-26 16:01:11     CRIENGLISH.com
News media in China have published many articles to mark the 110th anniversary of the birth of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong .
Writers eulogized him as a great man and newspapers printed studies of the country during Mao Zedong's times as well as stories on his personal life.

An article in China's leading newspaper, The People's Daily, describes Mao Zedong as a wise man of great talent and bold vision. According to the writer, Mao Zedong was central to the success of the Chinese revolution. He showed great foresight and was an outstanding strategist who still serves as a role model for many people today.

The Shanghai-based Jiefang Daily ran a photo of top municipal leaders visiting a special exhibition dedicated to the late chairman and to his ties with Shanghai. According to the newspaper's research, Mao Zedong visited Shanghai 57 times.

Over a hundred major Chinese Web providers including sina, sohu and netease have marked Mao Zedong's 110th birthday. All of the sites are linked to a commemorative site at www.mzd110.chinaspirit.net.cn. (Xie Qiao)