Zhou En-Lai
- Became priminister 1958(Mao's second in command)
- Avoided the disaster of the Cultural revolution by oredering the PLA to put down Red Guard
- Under him "Going down" (Getting your hands dirty became a common part of Chinese life
- 'Barefoot Doctors" traveled out of hospitals, to help poor people.
Ping Pong Diplomacy
- USA recognized the Republic of China(Taiwan) as the true China untill the 1970's
- Taiwan one of the five veto powers on the security council
- Diplomacy began between USA and China after the US ping pong team visited in 1971
- USA still supported Taiwan's bid for Independence.
Mao's Death 1976
- There was a power struggle after Mao dies. His wife was included
- Chairman Hua takes over and puts less emphasis on heavy industry
- Workers were paid for work done
- Laid the ground work for the return to capetalism that begins in
Summary
After Mao's death there was a struggle for power between his wife and the gang of four
In the end Chairman Hua takes over.He put less emphasis on heavy industry.Workers were paid for work done.This laid the ground work for the return to capitalism that begins because of Deng Xiaoping
In the end Chairman Hua takes over.He put less emphasis on heavy industry.Workers were paid for work done.This laid the ground work for the return to capitalism that begins because of Deng Xiaoping