A life in a sea of red

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This book features the significant works of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Liu Heung Shing, showcasing pivotal moments in China and Russia from 1976 to 2017. Drawing from a Chinese proverb about perseverance, it captures scenes of hope, hardship, and transformation under and after Communist rule. Liu's journey began in Beijing in 1978, shortly after Mao Zedong's death, marking a period of profound change. His empathetic and unfiltered photography contrasts the official narratives of the Chinese government, documenting the removal of Mao's portraits, the rise of free expression, the 1989 Tiananmen Square violence, and the emergence of a new capitalist class that has reshaped Communism in China. In parallel, Liu's work in Russia from 1990 to 1993 chronicles the disintegration of a Communist state. A standout image captures Mikhail Gorbachev discarding his resignation speech on December 25, 1991, symbolizing the end of the Soviet Union and the Cold War. This powerful photograph exemplifies Liu's talent for conveying intricate stories within a single frame, earning him a Pulitzer Prize in 1992.