Mao Zedong's Great Sparrow Campaign aimed to eliminate pests but led to ecological imbalance and a catastrophic famine.

to the China Famine Relief Fund, 205 East 42nd St., New York City. “Funds must be raised and forwarded immediately,” cabled he, “if great loss of life is to be prevented.” Thus far the C.

This is similar to how Chinese news platforms and apps, which are used worldwide, refrain from publishing negative news about ...