Maoism
noun
Mao·ism
ˈmau̇-ˌi-zəm 
: the theory and practice of Marxism-Leninism developed in China chiefly by Mao Zedong
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But the left was fundamentally wrong on one of the great issues of the 20th century, which was communism and Maoism.
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Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 12 May 2024
The group always claimed inspiration from Communist China, and over time their commitment to Maoism deepened.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
In the late 1970s, the Chinese economy was stunted by decades of civil war, conflict with Japan, and Maoism.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2023
At that point, China could have easily reverted to Maoism.
—Yuen Yuen Ang, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
China’s attraction for American businesses – as well as those from other nations — has soared since the start of the country’s economic reforms and move away from Maoism in the 1970s.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
Republic, though few believed in or even understood Marxism or Maoism.
—Andrew Nathan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
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Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 12 May 2024
The group always claimed inspiration from Communist China, and over time their commitment to Maoism deepened.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
In the late 1970s, the Chinese economy was stunted by decades of civil war, conflict with Japan, and Maoism.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2023
At that point, China could have easily reverted to Maoism.
—Yuen Yuen Ang, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
China’s attraction for American businesses – as well as those from other nations — has soared since the start of the country’s economic reforms and move away from Maoism in the 1970s.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
Republic, though few believed in or even understood Marxism or Maoism.
—Andrew Nathan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
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