Cult of Personality
Mao succeeded in establishing a wide-reaching Cult of Personality in which he portrayed himself as infallible, the benevolent source of all good things in China, even a floating head. Though Communism officially rejects Religions, Mao was as close to deity as one could get. His unwavering authority was supported by terror, surveillance, and massive propaganda campaigns. However, there was a basis in genuine popularity. Mao was a champion of the poor, China's largest demographic, and maintained that support throughout his rule. After his death, reforms were made to deconstruct his cult status.
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