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Deng Xiaoping

2011-12-04T00:22:27Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:Waving Deng.jpg]]

The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

[[File:Young Deng.jpg]]

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

[[File:Military Deng.jpg]]

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. When we were called back to China in 1926, a few comrades and I stopped in Russia for an additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is largely the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communism got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

[[File:Deng and Mao.jpg]] [[File:Deng and Family.jpg]]

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrades had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however, again due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past-time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I did one of the most influential things since the implementation of the communist government. In my Tour of the South, I created several special economic zones.

The purpose of these special economic zones was to open certain cities in China, such as Shanghai and Shenzhen, to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the establishment of these special economic zones to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China. After the creation of these zones, Shanghai became one of the busiest port cities in the East. Trade boomed in my country. Shanghai started managing and exchanging goods for over half of China’s foreign trade and over 25% of the domestic trade. With my rural business excitement and inviting foreign countries into limited cities, I started an economic rising that continued until my death and would for at least a decade after.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997. I left behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

[[File:Modern billboard.jpg]]

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

Deng Xiaoping

2011-12-04T00:21:54Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:Waving Deng.jpg]]

The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

[[File:Young Deng.jpg]]

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

[[File:Military Deng.jpg]]

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. When we were called back to China in 1926, a few comrades and I stopped in Russia for an additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is largely the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communism got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

[[File:Deng and Mao.jpg]][[File:Deng and Family.jpg]]

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrades had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however, again due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past-time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I did one of the most influential things since the implementation of the communist government. In my Tour of the South, I created several special economic zones.

The purpose of these special economic zones was to open certain cities in China, such as Shanghai and Shenzhen, to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the establishment of these special economic zones to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China. After the creation of these zones, Shanghai became one of the busiest port cities in the East. Trade boomed in my country. Shanghai started managing and exchanging goods for over half of China’s foreign trade and over 25% of the domestic trade. With my rural business excitement and inviting foreign countries into limited cities, I started an economic rising that continued until my death and would for at least a decade after.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997. I left behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

[[File:Modern billboard.jpg]]

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

File:Modern billboard.jpg

2011-12-04T00:19:44Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

Deng Xiaoping

2011-12-04T00:19:17Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:Waving Deng.jpg]]

The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

[[File:Young Deng.jpg]]

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

[[File:Military Deng.jpg]]

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. When we were called back to China in 1926, a few comrades and I stopped in Russia for an additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is largely the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communism got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

[[File:Deng and Mao.jpg]][[File:Deng and Family.jpg]]

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrades had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however, again due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997. I left behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

[[File:Modern billboard.jpg]]

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

File:Deng and Mao.jpg

2011-12-04T00:09:06Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

File:Young Deng.jpg

2011-12-04T00:08:39Z

Deng Xiao Ping: uploaded a new version of "File:Young Deng.jpg"

File:Military Deng.jpg

2011-12-04T00:08:09Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

File:Young Deng.jpg

2011-12-04T00:07:23Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

Deng Xiaoping

2011-12-04T00:07:03Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:Waving Deng.jpg]]

The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

[[File:Young Deng.jpg]]

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

[[File:Military Deng.jpg]]

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. When we were called back to China in 1926, a few comrades and I stopped in Russia for an additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is largely the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communism got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

[[File:Deng and Mao.jpg]]

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrades had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however, again due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997. I left behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

Deng Xiaoping

2011-12-04T00:02:00Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:Waving Deng.jpg]]

The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. When we were called back to China in 1926, a few comrades and I stopped in Russia for an additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is largely the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communism got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrades had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however, again due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997. I left behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

Deng Xiaoping

2011-12-04T00:01:26Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:Waving Deng.jpg]]

The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. When we were called back to China in 1926, a few comrades and I stopped in Russia for an additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is largely the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communism got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrades had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however, again due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997. I left behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

File:Waving Deng.jpg

2011-12-03T23:59:52Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

Deng Xiaoping

2011-12-03T23:59:37Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:Waving Deng.jpg]]
The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. When we were called back to China in 1926, a few comrades and I stopped in Russia for an additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is largely the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communism got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrades had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however, again due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997. I left behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

File:Deng and Family.jpg

2011-12-03T23:58:19Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

Deng Xiaoping

2011-12-03T23:57:44Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:Deng and Family.jpg]]The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. When we were called back to China in 1926, a few comrades and I stopped in Russia for an additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is largely the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communism got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrades had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however, again due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997. I left behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

Ten Theses of The Chinese Revolution

2011-11-09T18:19:09Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

Ten Theses on the Chinese Revolution
By Joseph Esherick

Esherick says his purpose in the essay is to convince us to re-think the chinese revolution, of the historical process that brought to power a revolutionary party that radically reshaped the Chinese polity, economy, and society. He came up with ten Theses to discuss why the revolution happened.

1. Guomindang rule was as much the precursor of the Chinese Revolution as its political enemy
Logic can prove that the Guomindang party essentially paved the way for Communists, who laid foundations based on the Guomindang patterns.

2. The Revolution was not a Liberation, but (for most) was the replacement of one form of domination with another.
Communists referred to the revolution as a liberation, thus gaining support and momentum. This referred mainly to liberation from landlords’ rule and employers’ exploitation and women’s struggles to escape the bondage of patriarchy. Peasants wanted fairness (Gongdao). They wanted simple lives. This got rid of the rich being born into rich families and never having to work a day in their life. As was mentioned in class last time, we learned that the Communists said they would distribute land to all peasants. they did not disclose that their way to do so was to kill the rich landowners and steal their land.

3. Despite Mao’s “Sinification of marxism” the Soviet model of Lenin and Stalin exerted a powerful influence on the Chinese Revolution.
The Chinese had significant involvement from the Russians in receiving tutoring and learning of their examples from the Russians.

4. The triumph of the CCP was the product of a series of contingent events.

5. The revolution was produced by a conjuncture of domestic and global historical processes among which the worldwide depression and Japanese imperialism were particularly important.

6. The larger structures of China's state and society did not make revolution inevitable, but they imposed significant constraints on the agents of revolution and counterrevolution.

7. The determination, sacrifice, and commitment of individual Communist revolutionaries - the subjective element of the revolutionary dialectic - were both essential to the revolution’s success and critical in shaping its nature.

8. The CCP was a social construct of considerable internal complexity, not an organizational weapon of obedient apparatchiks commanded by the Party Center.

9. Revolution is a process

10. The history of modern China is not a teleology of revolution.

Ten Theses of The Chinese Revolution

2011-11-09T18:18:35Z

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Deng Xiaoping

2011-10-18T02:18:52Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. We were called back to China in 1926, myself and a few comrades stopped in Russia for additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is in large part due to the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communist got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrade had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however again, due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I again sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and I my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997, leaving behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

Deng Xiaoping

2011-10-18T02:17:59Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

[[File:oldping.jpg]]The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communism and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 1904, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (notable biographies article). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (china daily article).

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. We were called back to China in 1926, myself and a few comrades stopped in Russia for additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is in large part due to the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communist got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (see Chinese posters article). Nevertheless, my comrade had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however again, due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I again sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and I my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997, leaving behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

References:

Chinese Posters [http://chineseposters.net/themes/dengxiaoping.php]

China Daily [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-06/25/content_342508.htm]

Notable Biographies [http://www.notablebiographies.com/De-Du/Deng-Xiaoping.html]

Deng Xiaoping

2011-10-18T02:17:09Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

File:Old ping.jpg

2011-10-18T02:16:27Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

Deng Xiaoping

2011-10-07T17:54:37Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

The opportunity of writing to you brings me great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communist and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 190, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (reference). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (reference).

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. We were called back to China in 1926, myself and a few comrades stopped in Russia for additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is in large part due to the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communist got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (reference). Nevertheless, my comrade had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however again, due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I again sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and I my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997, leaving behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

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Deng Xiaoping

2011-10-07T17:53:56Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

The opportunity of writing to you brings be great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communist and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.

In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 190, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (reference). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.

Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (reference).

My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. We were called back to China in 1926, myself and a few comrades stopped in Russia for additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is in large part due to the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communist got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.

The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (reference). Nevertheless, my comrade had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however again, due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I again sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.

Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.

Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and I my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997, leaving behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

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Deng Xiaoping

2011-10-07T17:53:03Z

Deng Xiao Ping: Created page with 'The opportunity of writing to you brings be great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased wit…'

The opportunity of writing to you brings be great joy and pleasure. I know that my life is not one of great glory or fame, but it is truly one that I am proud of and pleased with. My name is Deng Xiaoping, and in a few short minutes, I hope to bring you further enlightenment to the benefits and joys of communist and the good it brings to our society through understanding me, my vision, and my experience.
In order to truly appreciate what someone has done for the world, you must understand where they started out. I was born on August 22, 190, to my father, Deng Wenming, who was a quite well-to-do landowner in the Sichuan province and to my mother Deng Danshi, the second of his four wives (reference). At birth, my parents gave me the name Deng Xixian, which was later changed when I was 24 years old. I was very privileged to be able to attend school from my youth and eventually travel to France for a work-study program. This experience proved to be quite a pivotal period in my life.
Growing up in Sichuan provided me with many of life’s amenities. I always had clothes, a home, and never did I worry about food to eat. In 1920 I left for France along with 80 of my classmates after graduating from Chongqing Preparatory School with high expectations of a rich European experience. Upon arrival, however, my expectations were soon brought to a dismal reality. I spent a large amount of time working rather than learning about the French culture and history. My parents could not afford to send me money and the money I earned barely covered my expenses and life had drastically changed from my comfortable dwelling in Sichuan. Amidst all the hard work and studying, I somehow managed to find time for myself. Most of this time was spent with my fellow classmates. I had always remained close to them because I was the youngest of the group at only 16 years of age when we left. Our time spent together in unskilled and underpaid jobs led us to gain a different view on the world and the society in which we lived. Although I was young in age, I was mature in thought. My comrades and I quickly caught a vision of what the workers’ movement in France was trying to accomplish from the October Revolution in Russia. We quickly became converted to the philosophies of Marxist social system. I had transformed from a patriotic child to an adult Marxist during my five year stay in France (reference).
My communist ideals, associates, and passion quickly propelled me to the leadership in the Youth Communist Party in France. We were called back to China in 1926, myself and a few comrades stopped in Russia for additional few months’ study on the communist practices. It is in large part due to the studies of Marxism in foreign countries that propelled me in my positions and my passion for communism. Upon arrival from Russia my extended involvement with communist got its wonderful yet unpredictable, start. It is there that I changed my name to Deng Xiaoping and helped organize the Red Army and the Long March. My self and two comrades, Liu Shaoqi and Mao Zedong, started to increase in power and supporters. The appearance of a new China looked inevitable, yet due to unforeseeable circumstances, my luck took a turn for the worst.
The Cultural Revolution took hold and people began to separate and disagree. I was in favor of quick and rash decisions while Mao was in favor of long, drawn-out, intricate decisions. We started to part ways and took our followers with us. Mao was ultimately successful in his endeavors and eventually Liu Shaoqi and I became large targets to blame for our country’s struggles. I was prosecuted by Mao’s Red Guards, stripped of all military honors and positions, and sent to internal exile to do manual labor and study the writings of Marx and Mao (reference). Nevertheless, my comrade had not forgotten me. Zhou Enlai tried to claim I had been rehabilitated, however again, due to my radical ideals, I was accused of causing riots and violence. I again sank into the darkness until the Cultural Revolution had ended.
Once Mao died in 1977, I began my comeback just as you westerners would refer to as a “late inning rally” for your pointless past time sport of baseball. I was already over 70 years old, thus my actions were dramatic and quick. I began first by quickly and efficiently dismantling Mao’s leadership and then I opened up the country to foreign countries for investment and education purposes. Following the opening of China to the world, our economy grew dramatically both locally and internationally. I knew that an open China would lead to a strong China. Due to this proven knowledge, I squandered anybody who voiced an opinion to create democracy in China.
Unfortunately, my power could not last forever. As the country advanced, I could not think of ways to support our ever-growing economy. Reformers found a way to fight me with I was unfamiliar: mass media technology. In 1989 several Soviet Union leaders visited Beijing during which a protest was taking place in Tiananmen Square. Not knowing how to handle the massive amounts of protestors, my law enforcers got violent and ended up massacring hundreds that day. This huge dishonor to me and my political system was broadcast throughout the world via television stations and I my international support quickly diminished. I resigned later that year and submitted to my declining health until I died on February 19, 1997, leaving behind a legacy of overcoming setbacks again and again in order to gain what I felt was right. My legacy is filled with high and low points, many people focusing on the low point of Tiananmen Square which essentially ended my control. Nevertheless, one can learn from my persistency about knowing what you want and working hard for it no matter what.

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The Eight Trigrams

2011-09-30T18:23:23Z

Deng Xiao Ping: Created page with 'The Eight Trigrams refers to a religious uprising taking place during the early part of the 1800's. Although planned well with good intentions, the rebellion was an ultimate fai…'

The Eight Trigrams refers to a religious uprising taking place during the early part of the 1800's. Although planned well with good intentions, the rebellion was an ultimate failure and mostly unnoticed in modern Chinese history.

Occurring in 1813, The White Lotus religious group planned eight simultaneous uprisings to overrule the Qing Dynasty. Their plans to take over and the execution of the plans were flawless. The plan for maintaining their power, however, was extremely flawed. Their rebellions were quickly squandered by the Qing's Military forces and the rebels were quickly forced to retreat. They held for a few months in a remote region of the He Nan province, but eventually gave in to the Qing Military.

These religious crusaders were not organized in their efforts which led to their quick demise. Contrary to historical trends, there are no monographs, books, or other records about the Eight Trigrams' rebellion thus the records for this rebellion came from unlikely sources. The main source of historical evidence and records came from captured rebels who had been interrogated by Qing officials, as was customary at the time.

These records indicate that the White Lotus leaders' main focus was to lead the Qing dynasty to an era of endless peace. They believed that through their faith, and faith alone, one could secure endless happiness after their mortal life. A noteworthy item is their goal of endless peace which they were attempting to secure through violence and murder. These huge contradicting facts possibly led to the quick down-fall and lack of support for the White Lotus rebellion.

Tian hou

2011-09-30T18:17:30Z

Deng Xiao Ping:

In most parts of China, religions were not organized; rather people build their own temples and installed their own deities. Some thought that it seemed like religious anarchy, but rather it is a closely united system.
By the mid-Qing dynasty, local elites, literate men with interests in land and commerce, had basically standardized the country regarding religious ideals. This did not, however, completely eradicate all local gods.

'''Tian Hou (Ma Zu - Taiwan)'''
The goddess of the sea, basically (known for protecting fishermen, sailors, and maritime people).
Tian Hou meant different things to different people. Sailors regarded her as luck in the seas and protection from storms, land elite viewed her as stability and control, and to the Qing authorities she represented civilizing effects.

'''The myth of her origin'''
First recognized as a goddess by the people of Mei-Chou, Tian Hou is the representation of an actual person, a woman with the surname (Lin) who was born in Mei-Chou. People thought of her having supernatural powers after she had dreams of saving her brothers at sea, when in fact, they had been aided on their way home from a fishing voyage by a female spirit. It is believed that she ended her life herself via suicide by fasting. This practice was common among women who were older and still unmarried. It was a symbol of her remaining pure and virtuous.
She is known for being totally fair and compassionate. It is said that she saves all seafarers, from the poorest peasant to the richest of the emperor's officials.

'''Other notable information'''
Tracing Tian Hou to a specific religion is very difficult, however it is shown that she relates closest with the Buddhist religion. They say she's a transformation of earlier deities. Most of the information on her was written in classic Buddhist style.
Another theory of her emergence ties her to the aboriginal roots where an ancient deity associated with river transport was known as Lin-Shuifu-jin, or "near water lady". This originated from the same place in southern China that Tian Hou is also said to be from.

'''Tian Hou's advancement'''
She was not always known as Tian Hou, but first as a Divine Lady, and then progressing through levels of concubines, and eventually she was regarded as a Heavenly Mother and finally Tian hou. These progressively important titles were the effect of the emperor's desire to gain the hearts and loyalties of the south Chinese citizens.

When the Qing authorities took control of Eastern Taiwan, the first project was to put temples in Taiwan dedicated to Tian Hou, Kuan Ti (the god of war), and Kuan Yin (the god of mercy) throughout the country. This was done in an effort to unify the people. The Taiwanese people, however, did not like the state-imposed temples so they built their own and continued to worship there.

She was known to the Taiwanese people as a symbol of their freedom and independence, yet to the Qing authorities, she represented their power, dominion and control. That is why she is known as Ma Zu, or mother of our ancestors, to Taiwanese culture and Tian Hou to Chinese culture.

She was crucial in Zheng He's advancement in his maritime adventures because he claimed to be led by her and a temple build in her honor was made is constant rally point. Many temples still stand today in Southern China and Taiwan in which Tian Hou (or Ma Zu) is still worshiped and respected.

Tian hou

2011-09-30T18:16:35Z

Deng Xiao Ping: Created page with 'In most parts of China, religions were not organized; rather people build their own temples and installed their own deities. Some thought that it seemed like religious anarchy, …'

In most parts of China, religions were not organized; rather people build their own temples and installed their own deities. Some thought that it seemed like religious anarchy, but rather it is a closely united system.
By the mid-Qing dynasty, local elites, literate men with interests in land and commerce, had basically standardized the country regarding religious ideals. This did not, however, completely eradicate all local gods.
'''Tian Hou (Ma Zu - Taiwan)'''
The goddess of the sea, basically (known for protecting fishermen, sailors, and maritime people).
Tian Hou meant different things to different people. Sailors regarded her as luck in the seas and protection from storms, land elite viewed her as stability and control, and to the Qing authorities she represented civilizing effects.
'''The myth of her origin'''
First recognized as a goddess by the people of Mei-Chou, Tian Hou is the representation of an actual person, a woman with the surname (Lin) who was born in Mei-Chou. People thought of her having supernatural powers after she had dreams of saving her brothers at sea, when in fact, they had been aided on their way home from a fishing voyage by a female spirit. It is believed that she ended her life herself via suicide by fasting. This practice was common among women who were older and still unmarried. It was a symbol of her remaining pure and virtuous.
She is known for being totally fair and compassionate. It is said that she saves all seafarers, from the poorest peasant to the richest of the emperor's officials.

'''Other notable information'''
Tracing Tian Hou to a specific religion is very difficult, however it is shown that she relates closest with the Buddhist religion. They say she's a transformation of earlier deities. Most of the information on her was written in classic Buddhist style.
Another theory of her emergence ties her to the aboriginal roots where an ancient deity associated with river transport was known as Lin-Shuifu-jin, or "near water lady". This originated from the same place in southern China that Tian Hou is also said to be from.

'''Tian Hou's advancement'''
She was not always known as Tian Hou, but first as a Divine Lady, and then progressing through levels of concubines, and eventually she was regarded as a Heavenly Mother and finally Tian hou. These progressively important titles were the effect of the emperor's desire to gain the hearts and loyalties of the south Chinese citizens.

When the Qing authorities took control of Eastern Taiwan, the first project was to put temples in Taiwan dedicated to Tian Hou, Kuan Ti (the god of war), and Kuan Yin (the god of mercy) throughout the country. This was done in an effort to unify the people. The Taiwanese people, however, did not like the state-imposed temples so they built their own and continued to worship there.

She was known to the Taiwanese people as a symbol of their freedom and independence, yet to the Qing authorities, she represented their power, dominion and control. That is why she is known as Ma Zu, or mother of our ancestors, to Taiwanese culture and Tian Hou to Chinese culture.

She was crucial in Zheng He's advancement in his maritime adventures because he claimed to be led by her and a temple build in her honor was made is constant rally point.

Many temples still stand today in Southern China and Taiwan in which Tian Hou (or Ma Zu) is still worshiped and respected.