Century Xiaoping

Author: Chen Jin
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book does not merely focus on the life and achievements of the protagonist but emphasizes Deng Xiaoping's personal charm and emotional world—how he faced the ups and downs of his three rises and falls in life; why he always maintained an optimistic and open-minded attitude; how Mao Zedong praised his talent and character; what his pragmatic nature signifies; how he dared to take risks and made decisive decisions at critical moments in history; where his strategic vision and ability to grasp the bigger picture came from; why he always retained a youthful and forward-looking mindset in his later years; how his emotional world, as expressed in his words, "I am the son of the Chinese people, and I deeply love my motherland and people," was reflected; as well as his family life and leisure interests, which are vividly portrayed through numerous aspects and detailed descriptions, recreating a personalized Deng Xiaoping. This helps readers understand why history chose Deng Xiaoping after Mao Zedong and why he, at the age of 73, led China out of turmoil and ushered in a new era.