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China’s paradox of affluence and austerity observed
An outsider reports from Canton on China’s economic paradox, noting rich retail displays and costly goods beside widespread frugality. He describes disciplined savers, high self sufficiency, and a push to buy domestic products, reflecting Mao era guiding principles and the green revolution’s impact on rural productivity.
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Chairman Mao
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Mao Tse-tung