Saturday, March 30, 2013

L.A. Times - Asia: In China, a son haunted by the Cultural Revolution

L.A. Times - Asia
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thumbnail In China, a son haunted by the Cultural Revolution
Mar 30th 2013, 23:52

Zhang Hongbing was a 15-year-old Red Guard when his mother was executed by firing squad. Today, he tries to make his peace, and make amends.

GUZHEN, China — At 58, Zhang Hongbing is still tormented by the death of his mother more than four decades ago. She was a victim of China's Cultural Revolution, executed by firing squad during Chairman Mao Tse-tung's decadelong purge of capitalism, cultural elites and political rivals.

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