jan 1, 1978 - Deng Xiaoping's Reforms

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Deng opened up China’s economy to the global economy beginning with buying planes in Seattle in 1978. He reestablished the Ministry of Justice, thereby reassembling China’s justice system. He officially allowed privately owned enterprises and joint ventures with foreign capitalists.
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