The Return To Power Of Deng And Zhou Flashcards
Deng’s last name?
Xiaoping
What emphasised Zhou Enlai’s personal loyalty to Mao?
His role in uncovering the alleged assassination plot and in foiling Lin’s escape by closing China’s airports
Why was Zhou’s moderate approach appropriate after plot?
Mao still unsure how to present Lin’s treachery to public- traitor on far left or right?
What were the Four Modernisations?
A pragmatic programme to develop agriculture, industry, defence and education on a more systematic basis
What was a fundamental part of the Four Modernisations?
Establish closer links with the West to acquire more technological expertise
What did Zhou play a key role in facilitating?
US President Nixon’s visit to China in 1972 (full diplomatic relations not activated til 1979)
What more limited ambition did Mao adopt?
Guaranteeing China’s survival as a communist state, rather than trying to make it the launching pad for the spread of world communism
What did Zhou embark on?
A concerted effort to restore economic production and stability after the disruption of the CR.
Chen Yun endorsed policies publically
What raised standards in further education?
The introduction of university entrance exams
What slowed Zhou’s progress?
Unable ti remove radicals from their positions of power in the CCRG and Mao swung his support behind them 1973
When did Zhou manage to get Deng brought back?
1973
What was Mao’s initial motive in restoring Deng?
Employ him to help train his newly chosen successor Wang Hongwen
What did Deng therefore play an important role in?
Helping Mao to strike a balance between the radicals and the pragmatists 1973-1976
What did Deng also cause?
China’s delegation to the United Nations and he was appointed chief of staff to keep the regional military commanders in check and prevent any revival of warlorism
What was he appointed in March 1973?
Vice premier and following year regained old post as Party Secretary
