Jul 8th, 2008 · The founding leader of communist China is getting bumped off a banknote. To commemorate the Beijing Olympics, China's central bank is issuing a new 10-yuan note featuring a sketch of the new National Stadium and the emblem of the Beijing Games.
Jun 12th, 2008 · The Nixon Presidential Library in California hosts a "pingpong diplomacy" rematch between Chinese and American players in honor of the historic 1971 and '72 matches. Those games helped to open relations between the United States and China and pave the way for President Nixon's visit to the communist nation. Co-host Renee Montagne talks with Margaret MacMillan, author of Nixon and Mao: The Week That Changed the World.
May 30th, 2008 · For more than 20 years, Tian's basso voice has filled major American opera houses. As one of the few Chinese stars in opera, his life story has been as remarkable as his work. He spoke with Soundcheck host John Schaefer.
Apr 20th, 2008 · A recent study published in the Harvard Business Review found that 14 out of 15 Chinese CEOs said they turned to Chairman Mao for inspiration. Chinese businessmen are employing tactics from even such dark periods as the Cultural Revolution.
Jan 19th, 2008 · French automaker Citroen apologized this week to China for ads it ran in Spanish newspapers. The ads featured a version of the famous portrait of Chinese leader Mao Zedong, but had altered his stately face so that he appeared oddly quizzical.
Sep 12th, 2007 · At Beijing's Coal Hill Park, older residents gather to sing Mao-era songs and gripe about current day discontents. The Sunday get-togethers are a sort of living oldies radio channel.
Mar 8th, 2007 · A half-century ago, Chairman Mao called on Chinese to offer constructive criticism of the Communist Party's work. But when they did, at least 50,000 were branded "rightists." Many lost their careers; some lost their lives. Now some victims are asking leaders to revisit a chapter they've tried to forget.
Sep 9th, 2006 · Thirty years after his death, Mao's image is everywhere in China. But a new high school history book refers to him only briefly, in a chapter on etiquette. His communist views are in contrast with the nation's new economic direction.