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7. 1900 to 2001: Chaos, Cultural Revolution and China’s Economic Rise

Author : Mae Fullerton

Published in: Modern China

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

After the abdication of the last Qing emperor, China underwent a period of political instability which culminated with Mao’s “Great Leap Forward” strategy and the Cultural Revolution. After Mao’s death, Deng Xiaoping implemented Opening Up and Reform, whereby China was able to finally open its doors to the global economy. As the world’s largest exporter with an economy now 30 times larger than it was in 1979, China has propelled itself into a new era.

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Title: 1900 to 2001: Chaos, Cultural Revolution and China’s Economic Rise
Author: Mae Fullerton
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Modern China
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-39203-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-39204-8

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39204-8_7