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Mao's legacy: the power struggle after Mao’s death; Hua Guofeng and Deng Xiaoping; the defeat of the Gang of Four; new-style leadership.
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The PRC under Deng Xiaoping, 1976–1997 (A-level only)
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Mao's legacy: the power struggle after Mao’s death; Hua Guofeng and Deng Xiaoping; the defeat of the Gang of Four; new-style leadership
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What was one of the key policies implemented by Deng Xiaoping after Mao's death?
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The Open Door Policy was a significant economic reform initiated by Deng Xiaoping that aimed to open China to foreign investment and trade.
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- Open Door Policy: A policy that encouraged foreign investment and trade in China, initiated by Deng Xiaoping.
- Gang of Four: A political group that included Jiang Qing, which was opposed to Deng Xiaoping and sought to maintain radical Maoist policies.
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Confusing Deng Xiaoping with Mao Zedong: Focus on the differences in their approaches, particularly in economic policy and governance.
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