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The book uncovers the concealed realities of the "laogaidui," China's labor reform camps, through the lens of a former political prisoner who spent 19 years in such facilities. It delves into the ideological foundations, intricate systems, and harsh living conditions within these camps, while also examining their role in bolstering the economic stability of the People's Republic of China. The author's firsthand experience provides a unique perspective on this dark aspect of Chinese society.
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Laogai--the Chinese Gulag, Hongda Harry Wu
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Laogai--the Chinese Gulag
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hongda Harry Wu
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9780367316525
- Category
- Compatriot and Exile literature
- Description
- The book uncovers the concealed realities of the "laogaidui," China's labor reform camps, through the lens of a former political prisoner who spent 19 years in such facilities. It delves into the ideological foundations, intricate systems, and harsh living conditions within these camps, while also examining their role in bolstering the economic stability of the People's Republic of China. The author's firsthand experience provides a unique perspective on this dark aspect of Chinese society.