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Adventures With Orwell, Modern China Edition

By James Fallows
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Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021.
A top leader and his grateful people (China Daily)

Who says the cult of personality might be getting out of hand, or has any familiar overtones?

A top leader and his grateful people (Wikispaces)

Thanks to China Daily for producing this item; thanks to Michael Zakkour for the tip.

More volunteer labor, this time by Wang Qishan, a member of the Standing Committee of the politburo:

Xinhua