Deng Xiaoping, in the 1970s, believed that the real-world results should guide China's economic strategies rather than strict theory. Basically, if something works, keep it. If not, ditch it! Think of it as a kind of economic trial and error.

"It does not matter whether a cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice." Think of it like this: Imagine you're playing a game on your console. It doesn't matter if you're using a PlayStation or an Xbox, as long as you're having fun and scoring points!

• Boost China's domestic economy.
• Engage in global trade.
• Support individual enterprises.
• Push joint ventures (Chinese + foreign investment).

🎮 Real-World Example: Imagine China as a player in a global video game. Before Deng, China was playing in a solo mode. Now, Deng wanted China to join multiplayer mode, trade items with other players, let other players start side-quests in its game world, and level up!