There’s a bloody history behind the idea that the average Chinese citizen should defend national security from unspecified threats.

Without political reform, the ghosts of a tragic episode will continue to haunt China.

50 years later, China still has yet to come to terms with Mao's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.

Corruption and popular discontent led to one of China's most tumultuous periods. Could it happen again?

Conventional thinking on one of Communist China’s seminal events is often too simplistic.

The mango's journey from a Maoist icon to a craved consumer good.

A documentary film by Bill Callahan

The 50th anniversary of the Cultural Revolution will pass in silence if China's leaders have their way.

Over 120 years after his birth, China still debates what Mao's true legacy is.

Helping you make sense of the barrage of media coverage on Xi and China: this week's China links.

May 16, 1966 marked the start of the Cultural Revolution -- but don't expect China to publicize the anniversary.

Growing up during the Cultural Revolution had a lasting impact on Xi Jinping and his generation of elites.

The Diplomat speaks with Kerry Brown about his new book, "The New Emperors: Power and the Princelings in China".

Plus, a judicial controversy, and Chinese Christians past and present. Friday China links.

Chinese authorities tried to downplay Song Binbin's apology for her time as a Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution.

Those who would criticize the pace of China’s reform efforts should consider the context.