China in the 1970s - From Cultural Revolution to Emerging World Economy

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The book explores China's transformation during the 1970s, highlighting the shift from the oppressive Cultural Revolution to a newfound openness to the West following Nixon's 1972 visit. It examines key events such as the deaths of Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai in 1976, the aftermath of the Gang of Four's arrest, and Deng Xiaoping's reforms starting in 1978. The narrative also addresses the democracy movement and significant economic changes initiated by the open door policy in 1980, providing a comprehensive analysis of this pivotal decade in Chinese history.