Chinese media pay tribute to Mao on his 110th birth anniversary     BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Mao Zedong, the late Chinese leader and founding father of the People's Republic of China, was born 110 years ago today. All major Chinese newspapers on Friday dedicated special reports to Mao.     The People's Daily, the organ of the state and the Communist Party of China, carried articles and stories about Mao, including reports of commemorative activities across the nation, recollections of the elderly in Mao's era, and theoretical explorations into Mao's thoughts.     "His outstanding achievements, glorious ideas and great charisma influence people generation after generation far beyond his own days," said the People's Forum, a column of the People's Daily.     Meanwhile, the paper's overseas edition carried reports on biographies and books in memory of Mao, which are now best sellers on the Chinese mainland.     The Xinhua Daily Telegraph filed a story about a couple's legendary romantic marriage, matchmade by Mao Zedong. The paper also reported Chinese young people's views on Mao and his thoughts.     "It is amazing to witness Mao creatively applying Marxism introduced from the Western world in the Chinese revolution and achieving great success," Guo Zhiqiang, a junior at Nanjing University, was quoted as saying.     The Shanghai-based Wen Hui Bao published its special edition in commemoration of Mao, which was highlighted by Mao's calligraphy and rare photos of the late leader. It also dedicated a full page to the memoirs of Mao's daughter, grandson and granddaughter.     The China Daily, an English language newspaper, said in a front page report that Mao's military, philosophical and literary teachings still influence China and many foreigners have learned through their personal experience of the influence of Mao on modern China's economic and social development.     China Central Television (CCTV) has released a TV serial "Mao Zedong the Poet" and a documentary serial "Mao Zedong---A Charismatic Leader" to commemorate the late leader.     A "Mao Zedong Memorial" on the Internet has been set up by 110 websites to recall Mao.     "We miss you forever, Chairman Mao," postings said.  Enditem