China during the cultural revolution as late as the 60'sand 70's. The people where ordered to burn, destroy any previously created arts, books, buildings, schools, even trees and nature where considered corruptive. The masses died in a, dob in your neighbour campaign or you would be taken away as a sympathizer. This is not what the people wanted. Living under the rules of the little red book. Governments become all powerful with the divide and conquer rule. Such a small portion of the world is truly free. There is no place for individuality in China. No doubt things are slowly changing but even now there is an undercurrent of fear. Don't forget Tianamen Square.