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Chairman Mao's Legacy?

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I went to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was overwhelming – the crowds, the solemnity… it was intense. I spent ages just observing people paying t… more

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susannaberg · · OP

Totally get that. It's like, you're standing there amidst all those people, and the weight of it all – the impact of his rule, the scale of the changes, the sheer number of lives affected – it's overwhelming. Even the architecture itself, the whole thing… it feels monumental, almost suffocating. You can't help but wonder about the stories behind each face, each silent tribute. Crazy to think about the different perspectives on Mao, huh? Like, what one person considers a positive legacy, another might see as a catastrophe. It's a pretty complex picture.

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Lost Luggage at Dong Fang?

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So I stayed at the Dong Fang Hotel last week – utter chaos trying to find my room. The staff were lovely, though, really helpful once I finally got to the desk. Thing is, I think my luggage got los… more

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