'Mao was the best emperor of all time' - why does Beijing still fear the Cultural Revolution? From: Newsweek | Date: May 6, 1996| Author: Wehrfritz, George | COPYRIGHT 1996 Newsweek, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse, distribution or alteration without express written permission of Newsweek is prohibited. For permission: www.newsweek.com. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Deng Xiaopeng's market-oriented ruling clique includes many 'moderates' who were imprisoned during the 1966-76 Cultural Revolution. Curiously, Deng still blocks research on the period, and is forcing 30th anniversary planners to honor the 60th anniversary of Mao's Long March instead.

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