Distinctive statues of Mao Zedong, the founder of modern China
By Globaltimes.cn-CFP, Published: 2016-12-25 11:03:52
A stone statue of the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong in his youth stands on the Orange Isle, or Juzizhou, in Changsha, Central China’s Hunan Province. It is currently the largest statue of the great man in China, standing 32 meters tall, 83 meters long, and 41 meters wide.
Editor's Note:
December 26, 2016 marks the 123rd birthday of the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong. As one of the nation’s greatest leaders, Chairman Mao’s admirers have erected statues far and wide in his honor. Photos: CFP

A 3D-printed statue of the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong on display at the Fourth World 3D Printing Technology Industry Conference held in Shanghai between May 31 and June 2, 2016. The statue consists of three parts and stands more than two meters tall.
An aluminum statue of the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong stands in the Southwest Aluminum Processing Factory in Longxi county, Dingxi city, Northwest China’s Gansu Province. It is one of the few pure aluminum statues of Mao Zedong in China today.
A statue of the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong stands against the backdrop of the setting sun in the People’s Square in Kashi city, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
A stone statue of the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong stands in a square in Shaoshan, the place of his birth, in Central China’s Hunan Province.