Mao the Swimmer - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses Mao Zedong's famous swim in 1966, which was a publicized event that helped reinforce his power in China and contributed to the Cultural Revolution. It also touches on Mao's interest in swimming, including a poem he wrote about it, and the Three Gorges Dam. The video then shifts to Khrushchev's visit to China in 1958, highlighting the tensions between China and the Soviet Union, culminating in a bizarre swimming pool meeting that marked the beginning of the Sino-Soviet split.

Describe the interaction between Mao Zedong and Nikita Khrushchev during Khrushchev's visit to China.

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What was the outcome of the meeting between Mao and Khrushchev in the swimming pool?

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