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Mao fans bow before gold image of Communist China`s founder

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 20:13

Thousands of admirers of Communist China`s founder Mao Zedong flocked to his home town on Wednesday to bow before his graven image -- including one statue of solid gold -- before his 120th birth anniversary.

$16 million gold Mao Zedong statue unveiled in Communist China

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 14:26

A gold and jade statue of Mao Zedong worth more than $16 million was unveiled Friday, in the latest example of Communist China`s indecision over how to commemorate its founding father`s 120th anniversary.