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V. V. ParanjpeV. V. Paranjpe is a renowned expert on China and interpreted for the late prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru in his talks with Mao. Recent articlesMao: the never ending story Mao Zedong was one of the colossal – and monstrous – figures of the 20th century. A new biography, “Mao: The unknown story”, by Wild Swans author Jung Chang and Jon Halliday tells the devastating story of a man who consigned tens of millions to their deaths, but succeeded in maintaining his own image as an omniscient, wise and benevolent leader. Retired Indian diplomat V. V. Paranjpe reflects on Mao and his story. |
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