Mao Zedong, pictured here in 1963, was an avid reader of classical literature A collection of handwritten notes by Mao Zedong, the founder of modern China, has been sold at auction for 10 times ...

The chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall stands on the former sits of Zhonghuamen Gate at the southern end of Tian'anmen Square between the Monument to the People's Heroes and Zhengyangmen Gate.

PRESENTER:'There were 12 people present. 'Among them a Hunan peasant's son, Mao ZeDong.' PRESENTER:They were attracted by its anti-feudal anti-imperialist message, and also by its claim to be ...