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'Grandson Mao' Rises Through Army Ranks

Chairman's heir becomes youngest-ever general

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 25, 2009 1:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – Chairman Mao's grandson and only surviving male heir looks unlikely to ever become China's Great Helmsman, but he is rising through the ranks of the People's Liberation Army. At the age of 39 he's the nation's youngest-ever general. Mao Xinyu has no memories of his...   Read full story »

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