Comparison Of Mao Zedong And Deng Xiaoping

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During the Twentieth-Century in China two popular leaders contributed to the shaping of China into what it is today. Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping had very different views on China and what needed to be done. Deng Xiaoping was the more honorable of the two for many reasons. He was loved and trusted by his people, and was a hard working leader who got the job done. Even though Mao Zedong led the communist to a win against the nationalist, Deng Xiaoping should be known as the most honored man in Chinese history because of his overall impact on China.

Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping both had very different policies and approaches during their reign. Mao focused on having a communist ideology, which altered the government’s approach in reshaping the economy and society. The cartoon depicts Mao and his …show more content…

This book was filled with his ideas. He discouraged the practice of different religions, including Buddhism and Confucianism. They took away the property of landlords and business owners. In attempt to increase productivity, Mao ordered for collectivization. During the Cultural Revolution, Mao wanted young children to experience the revolution first hand so, the teenagers formed bands of ‘Red Guards’. They attacked anyone that they considered to be against communism. These people were humiliated, beaten, sent to labor camps, or killed. Also during Mao’s rule, schools and factories were closed and civil war threatened China. Mao Zedong’s approach to his ruling was based on his political views and cultural ideas, while Deng focused more on the economy and what was better for the country. Communist leader Deng Xiaoping said, “It doesn’t matter whether the cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice.” Deng’s main policy was that he only cared that

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