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Great Leap Forward

Coverage of Great Leap Forward in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 20 · 22:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 12:30 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJul 31 · 12:30 UTCSCMP CHINA
    China is making a great leap forward in food production – this time for real

    China's 1958 Great Leap Forward campaign reported extreme agricultural yields, such as over 3,000 jin per mu in Henan province. Scientist Qian Xuesen published theoretical calculations on solar energy conversion for crop photosynthesis, which were used to support these claims.

  • POLITICSJul 20 · 22:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Hasan Piker vows never to criticize Mao Zedong in resurfaced video, hails him as ‘great leader’

    Hasan Piker, a far-left Twitch streamer, resurfaced a video praising Mao Zedong as a 'great leader' who 'changed the entire planet,' sparking backlash from Democratic activists and commentators. The incident occurred after Piker addressed the College Democrats of America's national convention, where he criticized Democrats who collaborate with Republicans and advocated for an 'insurgency' within the party.