Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong -- The Unfathomable Two Great Figures of the Century: The Unfathomable Two Great Figures of the Century

Author: Mo Zhibin
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Deng Xiaoping Series. Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong were both great figures of 20th-century China. With their powerful pens, they reshaped the history of China and the world. Half a century of interaction evokes endless speculation, and the arduous journey of the relay race leaves one in profound respect. When people mention Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong, they often refer to: one banner, two revolutions, two generations of core leaders, and two great figures. Revisiting modern Chinese history and looking back at the path the People's Republic has taken so far, people will forever remember the outstanding contributions of these two great figures: Mao Zedong led the people to find the path to liberation and equality; Deng Xiaoping, on the other hand, was the steadfast practitioner of the path Mao had opened. After the Third Plenary Session, it was he who led the people to explore a new path that would bring national strength and rejuvenation. The great figures have passed away, but their merits are immortal, and their monuments will endure. Without Mao Zedong, we might still be struggling in the dark today; without Deng Xiaoping, we might still be slowly moving away from poverty. Today, the Party Central Committee, headed by General Secretary Hu Jintao, has shown us a magnificent blueprint for China's future. Let us inherit the of the great figures, unite as one, seek truth and practice pragmatism, innovate, and advance steadily.