I do remember the stories of Mao’s failed agricultural policies, and that he was generally either deceived or not made aware of this fact. Are you saying that he actively caused famines and poverty to test his control over China?
According to Wikipedia, he was aware of the problem.
I do remember the stories of Mao’s failed agricultural policies, and that he was generally either deceived or not made aware of this fact. Are you saying that he actively caused famines and poverty to test his control over China?
According to Wikipedia, he was aware of the problem.