The author turned 10 years old on September 9, 1976, the same day Mao Zedong passed away. He recalls that after Mao's death, he could no longer celebrate his birthday. He describes the societal reaction to Mao's passing, including official media's mourning and some citizens' expressions of grief.
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胡力任《真實中國》
2026-09-12 08:25 · 主播结合个人9月9日生日的经历，回顾了1976年毛泽东去世当天的社会情景以及文革时期的个人与家族遭遇。内容涉及文革期间上海砸烂公检法、公宣队驻校、知识分子与资本家遭受迫害、逃亡地主家庭遭遇的户籍与求学限制，以及改革开放前后的生活变迁，并反思了对毛时代清算不彻底带来的历史教训。
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Mao Zedong Dies, Author Turns 10
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