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Scarlet Memorial

Zheng Yi
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The book discusses extreme behaviors during the Cultural Revolution, including accounts of cannibalism in Guangxi province.

Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Cultural Revolution violence
For: Historians and students of Chinese history
Key quote: Much of the evidence that you're talking about comes from, I think, a book called Scarlet Memorial by this unanimously named Zheng Yi.
The host mentions 'Scarlet Memorial' to highlight the extreme behaviors and violence that occurred during the Cultural Revolution, particularly in Guangxi province. The book serves as a critical source for understanding the historical context and the brutal acts, including cannibalism, that were reported during this tumultuous period in Chinese history.