1. Chapter 35 Section 5 China: Reform and Reaction
In response to contact with the West, China’s government has experimented with capitalism but has rejected calls for democracy.
Do Now: List 5 characteristics of a communist government.

2. The Legacy of Mao Problems with Mao’s Rule:
Mao wants to improve China’s economy but cannot
His policies, a lack of modern technology, prevents economic growth
He launches the Cultural Revolution in 1960s
To revive Communist Spirit
Actually turns many people against Communism
Zhou Enlai- leader in early 1970s- pursues moderate policies

3. China and the West China Opened its Doors
Zhou worries that China is too isolated from the rest of the world
In 1971, US and China begin closer relations
Reform
In 1976, Mao and Zhou die
Moderates take control of Communist Party
Deng Xiaoping- becomes leader of China by 1980

4. Deng’s Policies Four Modernization- Unforeseen Problems
Deng’s plan for economic progress
Policy reverses strict Communist policies backed by Mao
Unforeseen Problems
Reforms lead to some unrest over privileges of Communist leaders
Western political ideas enter China, encouraging democracy

5. Students Demand Democracy: Tiananmen Square Massacre
In 1989, students protest in Tiananmen Square- public area of Beijing
Deng Orders a Crackdown
Deng orders army to surround square and attack protesters
Attack leaves hundreds dead and thousands wounded
Government begins large scaled campaign to end dissent

6. China enters the New Millennium
China under Jiang
In 1997, Deng dies; Jiang Zemin takes power
Hard liners want Jiang to move away from Deng’s reforms
In 2002, Jiang steps down in favor of Zhu Rongji
Both Jian and Zhu favor continued reforms

7. Transfer of Hong Kong Hong Kong
former British colony
City in China
Major economic power
In 1997, Britain gives Hong Kong back to China

8. China Beyond 2000: Economics & Politics
Economic reforms reduce poverty in China
China’s economy begins to prosper, even though others are suffering
Many in China want political reforms
China is becoming more involved with other countries