The first statement accurately explains the rise of Mao Zedong:
"Mao was politically active from a young age as a revolutionary and prioritized Chinese experience over foreign experience with communism. That was how he rose to become chairman over other experienced leaders who had spent their time in the Soviet Union instead of China."
This statement highlights Mao's focus on adapting communism to Chinese conditions and experiences, which was a key factor in his ascent to leadership, contrasting with others who were influenced by Soviet ideologies.