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PLA
Daily 2003-12-26
BEIJING,
Dec. 26 (Xinhuanet) -- Mao Zedong, the late Chinese
leader and founding father of the People's Republic
of China, was born 110 years ago today. All major
Chinese newspapers on Friday dedicated special reports
to Mao.
The
People's Daily, the organ of the state and the Communist
Party of China, carried articles and stories about Mao,
including reports of commemorative activities across
the nation, recollections of the elderly in Mao's era,
and theoretical explorations into Mao's thoughts.
"His
outstanding achievements, glorious ideas and great charisma
influence people generation after generation far beyond
his own days," said the People's Forum, a column of
the People's Daily.
Meanwhile,
the paper's overseas edition carried reports on biographies
and books in memory of Mao, which are now best sellerson
the Chinese mainland.
The
Xinhua Daily Telegraph filed a story about a couple's
legendary romantic marriage, matchmade by Mao Zedong.
The paper also reported Chinese young people's views
on Mao and his thoughts.
"It
is amazing to witness Mao creatively applying Marxism
introduced from the Western world in the Chinese revolution
and achieving great success," Guo Zhiqiang, a junior
at Nanjing University, was quoted as saying.
The
Shanghai-based Wen Hui Bao published its special edition
incommemoration of Mao, which was highlighted by Mao's
calligraphy and rare photos of the late leader. It also
dedicated a full page to the memoirs of Mao's daughter,
grandson and granddaughter.
The
China Daily, an English language newspaper, said in
a frontpage report that Mao's military, philosophical
and literary teachings still influence China and many
foreigners have learned through their personal experience
of the influence of Mao on modern China's economic and
social development.
China
Central Television (CCTV) has released a TV serial "Mao
Zedong the Poet" and a documentary serial "Mao Zedong---A
Charismatic Leader" to commemorate the late leader.
A
"Mao Zedong Memorial" on the Internet has been set up
by 110 websites to recall Mao.
"We
miss you forever, Chairman Mao," postings said. |
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