China After Mao (jan 1, 1975 – dec 31, 1979)

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Deng Xiaoping had become the leader of the moderates.
Directed a complete reform of the economy.
Deng’s plan was called the Four Modernizations.
The goal was to improve agriculture, industry, science, technology, and national defense.
This led to a more open society in which there were cultural and scientific exchanges with Western countries.
China also began importing technology from the West.
This new direction led to major economic gains.

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