It doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice. Deng Xiaoping and Communist China’s road to capitalism Cover Image

Nieważne, jakiego koloru jest kot - ważne, by łapał myszy. Deng Xiaoping i droga komunistycznych Chin do kapitalizmu
It doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice. Deng Xiaoping and Communist China’s road to capitalism

Author(s): Kamil Markisz
Subject(s): Local History / Microhistory, Political history, Social history, Recent History (1900 till today), Government/Political systems, Political behavior, History of Communism, Post-Communist Transformation
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: Deng Xiaoping; China; reforms; capitalism; road;

Summary/Abstract: On considering the current international position of the People’s Republic of China, one cannot omit the life and political career of its key reformer, Deng Xiaoping. This article has two main purposes. The first is to show how Deng’s life path shaped not only his views, but also personal qualities that helped him question the prevailing status quo and - without de jure changing the regime - lead his country on the road to capitalism and increasing wealth. The second goal set by the author is to describe the intricacies of this road.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 151-158
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish