Leading the revolution since 1949. All who oppose will be crushed under the weight of my Victory.

Mao Zedong, Founder of the People’s Republic of China

Mao Zedong is a Chinese revolutionary and founding father of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), one of the most significant political figures of the 20th century. As the principal architect of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and a central figure in Chinese history, his influence shaped not only the future of China but also the trajectory of global geopolitics during and after the Cold War.