What best describes Deng Xiaoping's goal in introducing reforms to China?
A. to stop the population from becoming angry and protesting
B. to make the population happier and therefore easier to control
C. to undermine hardliners in the Communist Party
D. to make the country prosperous and competitive
Answer (2)
Deng Xiaoping introduced reforms to shift China from a centrally planned to a market-oriented economy, focusing on making the country prosperous and competitive. His leadership aimed to stimulate economic growth and improve living standards via private ownership and foreign investment. The selected option is D.
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Deng Xiaoping's reforms primarily aimed to transform China into a prosperous and competitive nation by shifting towards a market-oriented economy. This strategy was designed to stimulate economic growth and enhance the country's global standing. While stabilizing the Communist Party was a factor, the main goal focused on economic transformation. ;
