The Positive Effects Of Deng Xiaoping's Impact On China

After Mao Zedong’s failed Cultural Revolution, the country was in a state of disarray. Political isolation had caused the economy to falter, while citizens struggled everyday to adhere to communist ideals. Collectivization and municipalization ran the nation, meaning the government had total control over the country which left citizens without a chance of earning their own money or providing for themselves. In turn, the quality of life in China decreased and riots began to break out. Deng Xiaoping was the leader that succeeded Mao after his death in 1976, and his reforms helped turn around the country’s economic and social situation. Careful strategic moves made by Deng allowed other countries to invest in China’s economy and the government gave people more control over their land and education. He also reduced the power of the government, moving away from Communism and towards democracy. Deng Xiaoping had a positive influence on China because he opened China up to the global markets and increased the quality of life for millions of people.

Mao Zedong left China in a deep recession, but Deng Xiaoping was able to lift China out of it by creating special economic zones and removing

China is often referred to as an emerging superpower because of its booming economy, which was carefully developed by Deng. China became self sufficient in the 80s, and continues to produce a majority of manufactured goods, which occurred because of Deng’s idea to put an end to collectivization. The middle class is steadily growing and millions of Chinese people thrive outside of their home country because Deng emphasized higher education. The Chinese leader found the issues in Mao’s government and fixed them, all while maintaining the ideals of his country and communism. Without the guidance of Deng Xiaoping after Mao’s reign, the country with a population of 1.3 billion may not have found the level of prosperity it enjoys