History HL
History HL
25
Chapters
384
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Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners  1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners 1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World  1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping

Unveiling China's SEZ Success: Deng's Economic Revolution

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Regional Variations and SEZs: ๐ŸŒƒ

  • What is an SEZ? Special Economic Zones!
  • Purpose: Train students abroad to develop SEZs in China.
  • First Four SEZs
    • North: Shantou, Xiamen
    • South: Shenzen, Zhuhai
  • Inspiration: Hong Kong's commercial strategy (๐Ÿ‘€ see pg. 260 for more!).
  • Why SEZs?
    • Regional autonomy: They could do things their way!
    • Tax breaks and money freedoms.
    • Goal: Make China commerce-friendly.
  • SEZs = Success! ๐Ÿš€
    • From 1978 to 1989:
      • Exports ๐Ÿ“ˆ: Increased by 500% (That's like making 5 cakes from 1! ๐Ÿฐ)
      • Foreign investment ๐ŸŒ: Quadrupled! (Like turning $1 into $4 ๐Ÿ’ฐ)

Deng's Observations: ๐Ÿง

  • He Noticed: Young, progressive party officials = successful results.
  • Superstar Provinces: Sichuan and Guangdong.
    • Why? Young managers = more goods + better quality.
    • Secret Sauce: Wage incentives! (It's like getting extra candies for finishing homework! ๐Ÿฌ)
    • Result: Workers became efficient and upskilled.

Problems: ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

  • Mao's SOEs vs Deng's Reforms
    • Mao's Approach: ‘Iron rice bowl’ (pg. 169) = Guaranteed income and jobs.
    • Deng's Approach: No guarantees! ๐Ÿšซ
      • Aim: Be efficient and compete in the big league.
      • Method: Save costs and produce more for less.
      • Worker Contracts: Performance = Pay. No freebies!
  • Real World Example: Imagine if your favorite candy shop stopped giving free samples. Now, you only get candies if you help in the store! ๐Ÿญ

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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping

Unveiling China's SEZ Success: Deng's Economic Revolution

Word Count Emoji
340 words
Reading Time Emoji
2 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Regional Variations and SEZs: ๐ŸŒƒ

  • What is an SEZ? Special Economic Zones!
  • Purpose: Train students abroad to develop SEZs in China.
  • First Four SEZs
    • North: Shantou, Xiamen
    • South: Shenzen, Zhuhai
  • Inspiration: Hong Kong's commercial strategy (๐Ÿ‘€ see pg. 260 for more!).
  • Why SEZs?
    • Regional autonomy: They could do things their way!
    • Tax breaks and money freedoms.
    • Goal: Make China commerce-friendly.
  • SEZs = Success! ๐Ÿš€
    • From 1978 to 1989:
      • Exports ๐Ÿ“ˆ: Increased by 500% (That's like making 5 cakes from 1! ๐Ÿฐ)
      • Foreign investment ๐ŸŒ: Quadrupled! (Like turning $1 into $4 ๐Ÿ’ฐ)

Deng's Observations: ๐Ÿง

  • He Noticed: Young, progressive party officials = successful results.
  • Superstar Provinces: Sichuan and Guangdong.
    • Why? Young managers = more goods + better quality.
    • Secret Sauce: Wage incentives! (It's like getting extra candies for finishing homework! ๐Ÿฌ)
    • Result: Workers became efficient and upskilled.

Problems: ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

  • Mao's SOEs vs Deng's Reforms
    • Mao's Approach: ‘Iron rice bowl’ (pg. 169) = Guaranteed income and jobs.
    • Deng's Approach: No guarantees! ๐Ÿšซ
      • Aim: Be efficient and compete in the big league.
      • Method: Save costs and produce more for less.
      • Worker Contracts: Performance = Pay. No freebies!
  • Real World Example: Imagine if your favorite candy shop stopped giving free samples. Now, you only get candies if you help in the store! ๐Ÿญ

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