Deng Xiaoping

LEFTISTS RIGHTISTS

Economic modernization became focus

U.S.-P.R.C. diplomatic relations in 1971 Ping Pong Diplomacy (opened the way for re-

opening of China-US relations) President Richard Nixon knew mending

relations with China would be critical in the future

According to one PBS article, “One of the first public hints of improved U.S. – China relations came on April 6, 1971, when the American Ping-Pong team, in Japan for the 31st World Table Tennis Championships, received a surprise invitation from their Chinese colleagues for an all-expense paid visit to the P.R.C.

Time magazine called it “The ping heard round the world.” Ushering in a new era of “Ping Pong Diplomacy,” they were the first group of Americans allowed in China since the Communist takeover in 1949.

Democracy WallDemocracy wall was a long brick wall on Xidan Street in Beijing. The wall

became the focal point for democratic dissent against the communist government in China. These posters placed on the wall were initially aimed at criticizing the Gang of Four and previous failed government policies. The wall was closed in December of 1979 when the current administration (Deng Xiaoping’s) and the communist party system were being criticized along with the mistakes of previous leaders.

One final poster was added to the wall before it was forbidden to post again. The final poster was titled, “The Firth Modernization” and was in reference to Deng’s “Four Modernizations” domestic policy which stated he was to make changes in Agriculture, Industry, Science & Technology, and finally National Defense. Wei Jingsheng, author of the final poster to be placed on Democracy wall stated that the “Fifth Modernization,” which was left off of Deng’s list should have been Democracy.

After reading the two paragraphs below explain why Wei Jingsheng added Democracy to the list of Deng Xiaoping’s Four Modernizations.

Simpson’s commentarySimpson’s commentary

Why does this cartoon provide two negative outcomes for internet search engine use?

What is the author of this cartoon suggesting about internet use and freedom of information in China?

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Imagine you were hired to provide the caption for

this cartoon.

What would it say?