Political repressions from "summary" of Wild Swans by Jung Chang
Political repressions were a common occurrence in China during the early to mid-20th century. The Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, utilized various methods to instill fear and maintain control over the population. This included the persecution and imprisonment of individuals deemed to be a threat to the Party's power. Those who were targeted by political repressions were often intellectuals, artists, and anyone perceived to have differing political views. The goal was to suppress dissent and maintain a uniform ideological allegiance to the Communist Party. Anyone who spoke out against the Party or expressed opinions contrary to the Party line risked being labeled as a counter-revolutionary and subjected to severe punishment. The tactics used during political repressions were brutal and unforgiving. People were often subjected to torture, forced confessions, and ...
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