The statement that accurately explains the rise of Mao Zedong is:
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 reflects Mao's approach of focusing on Chinese conditions and experiences rather than solely relying on Soviet models, which was a key aspect of his leadership and the development of his revolutionary strategies in China.