A 1966 picture shows Red Guards students at a parade in Beijing's streets at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. Photo: AFP
A 1966 picture shows Red Guards students at a parade in Beijing's streets at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. Photo: AFP
Chinese economist Mao Yushi receives the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty in Washington on May 4, 2012. Photo: Reuters
Chinese economist Mao Yushi receives the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty in Washington on May 4, 2012. Photo: Reuters
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Liberal economist Mao Yushi warns of a 'leftist revival' in China

Prominent liberal Mao Yushi says he has been the target of increasing attacks by people angry over his criticism of patriarch Mao Zedong

Raymond Li

Updated: 8:52am, 27 May, 2013

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A 1966 picture shows Red Guards students at a parade in Beijing's streets at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. Photo: AFP
A 1966 picture shows Red Guards students at a parade in Beijing's streets at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. Photo: AFP
Chinese economist Mao Yushi receives the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty in Washington on May 4, 2012. Photo: Reuters
Chinese economist Mao Yushi receives the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty in Washington on May 4, 2012. Photo: Reuters
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