Red China Marks Twentieth Anniversary Amid Uncertain Future
The article notes China’s 20th anniversary on October 1 with limited international participation and cautious domestic celebrations. It cites Maoist rally planning, signs of a large show in major cities, and questions about Mao’s health, foreign visas, and the unclear post-Cultural Revolution leadership and reforms. It contrasts with 1959 celebrations when Khrushchev and Mao appeared together.