History HL
History HL
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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

Deng Xiaoping: Economic Reformer, Political Conservative

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Intro ๐ŸŒŸ

  • Deng Xiaoping's vision for China: Economic progress โฌ†๏ธ, political conservatism ↔๏ธ
  • Fun Fact! ๐ŸŒˆ: Imagine if Apple wanted to keep its old-school iPhone design but upgrade only its software. That's Deng for you - embracing new tech but loving the classic exterior!

Deng's Four Cardinal Principles ๐Ÿš€

  • Stick to Socialism: Like sticking to your fave pizza topping, even if others want to try new ones.
  • People's Democratic Dictatorship: Sounds oxymoronic, like jumbo shrimp. It means the people rule, but under a controlled system.
  • Leadership by the Communist Party: CCP is the captain of Team China.
  • Marxism-Leninism & Mao Zedong Thought: The philosophical foundation, like the base sauce of our pizza!
    • Key Takeaway: These principles aren’t about making a new pizza but keeping the original recipe intact!

Deep Dive: ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ

Democratic Centralism ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ

  • The CCP = the ultimate DJ playing the "Marxist Correctness" tune.
  • Everyone else = Dancers grooving to that tune, without changing the music.

Deng's Logic on Stability ๐Ÿšง

  • Top Priority: Stability inside China's "house" before redecorating.
  • Real World Example ๐ŸŒ: Ever tried renovating your home with a broken foundation? It's a mess!
  • Post-Cultural Revolution = China needed "me-time" away from political debates.
  • Focus: Power up the economy, like leveling up in a video game.

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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
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Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping

Deng Xiaoping: Economic Reformer, Political Conservative

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

Table of content

Intro ๐ŸŒŸ

  • Deng Xiaoping's vision for China: Economic progress โฌ†๏ธ, political conservatism ↔๏ธ
  • Fun Fact! ๐ŸŒˆ: Imagine if Apple wanted to keep its old-school iPhone design but upgrade only its software. That's Deng for you - embracing new tech but loving the classic exterior!

Deng's Four Cardinal Principles ๐Ÿš€

  • Stick to Socialism: Like sticking to your fave pizza topping, even if others want to try new ones.
  • People's Democratic Dictatorship: Sounds oxymoronic, like jumbo shrimp. It means the people rule, but under a controlled system.
  • Leadership by the Communist Party: CCP is the captain of Team China.
  • Marxism-Leninism & Mao Zedong Thought: The philosophical foundation, like the base sauce of our pizza!
    • Key Takeaway: These principles aren’t about making a new pizza but keeping the original recipe intact!

Deep Dive: ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ

Democratic Centralism ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ

  • The CCP = the ultimate DJ playing the "Marxist Correctness" tune.
  • Everyone else = Dancers grooving to that tune, without changing the music.

Deng's Logic on Stability ๐Ÿšง

  • Top Priority: Stability inside China's "house" before redecorating.
  • Real World Example ๐ŸŒ: Ever tried renovating your home with a broken foundation? It's a mess!
  • Post-Cultural Revolution = China needed "me-time" away from political debates.
  • Focus: Power up the economy, like leveling up in a video game.

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