Mao Zedong Thought

What was the Mao Zedong Thought?

This was the belief system that Mao used to transform all aspects of society.

What were the key beliefs of the Mao Zedong Thought?

Mao Zedong Thought consisted of 4 key beliefs:

• ❖ Prevent opposition and counter-revolution.
• ❖ Engage the people through the principle of mass mobilisation.
• ❖ Promote the idea of constant class struggle.
• ❖ Independence and self-reliance, in particular from external influences such as the Soviet Union.