| ID | 179334 |
| Title Proper | Red service-intellectual |
| Other Title Information | Phouk Chhay, Maoist China, and the Cultural Revolution in Cambodia, 1964–67 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Galway, Matthew |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the phenomenon of Cambodian intellectual curiosity about China through the social experiences of Phouk Chhay, a prominent leftist activist-critic and Pol Pot's one-time secretary. Amid Phnom Penh's urban radical culture, Phouk transformed from rural student to Communist guerrilla. He associated with Communists, formed pro-China student associations, and through his networks, went on trips that left lasting impressions. This study draws from issues of the Cambodian-Chinese newspaper Mianhua ribao (Sino-Khmer Daily) and several forced confessions to tell a story of becoming that examines community and network in charting the course of ‘China-curiosity’ as intertwined with Phouk's life trajectory. |
| `In' analytical Note |
Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 52, No.2; Jun 2021: p.275 - 308 |
| Journal Source | Journal of South East Asian Studies 2021-06 52, 2 |
| Key Words | Maoist China ; 1964–67 ; Red Service-Intellectual ; Phouk Chhay ; Cultural Revolution in Cambodia |