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The day China became communist
In 1949 communist leader Chairman Mao Zedong announced the creation of the People鈥檚 Republic of China. The declaration followed a bitter civil war between the nationalists and the communists. Former soldier Zhu Zhende was 19 years old when he took part in the parade that marked the momentous day. He spoke to Witness History about the sense of optimism he felt during that time.
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