Biography of Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997)

Author: Compiled by the Deng Xiaoping Research Group of the Documentation and Research Center of the CPC Central Committee
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Publishing Date: 2004-07-01
Features: It is breathtaking. Slang originally referred to colloquialisms and vernacular expressions popular among the masses, including specialized languages of various subcultures, such as soldiers, cowboys, workers, teenagers, and students, who continuously created countless new and evolving jargon or specialized terms. In modern times, various social groups have also produced their own informal language variants, forming slang distinct to different strata and groups. Due to its vast number and frequent use, slang has occupied a significant position in communicative language. For this reason, if one wishes to clearly understand the essence of American slang, it is essential to delve into its origins and evolution.
The book "Deng Xiaoping: A Photographic Chronicle" is a collection of 88 chapters and 56 stories, showcasing the life and achievements of Comrade Deng Xiaoping and his great contributions in politics, economy, military, culture, education, science, and party building. It particularly emphasizes the major decisions and important theoretical and ideological viewpoints he articulated during the new era of reform and opening-up and modernization.
"Deng Xiaoping: A Photographic Chronicle" is rich in both text and images, blending intellectual depth with artistic beauty. The book contains approximately 300,000 words and features 1,266 photographs, many of which are published for the first time. It also includes some of Comrade Deng Xiaoping’s handwriting, as well as precious archival and documentary materials. Coupled with detailed captions, the images vividly recreate the extraordinary and eventful life of Comrade Deng Xiaoping.
The book is divided into 88 chapters and 56 stories, including "Hardship in France," "Fighting on the Taihang Mountains," "The Great Leap Forward into the Big Bend," "Leading the Comprehensive Rectification," "The Great Historical Turning Point," "Leading the Drafting of the Historical Resolution," "Opening Up and Building Socialism with Chinese Characteristics," "Solving the Hong Kong and Macao Issues," "Peace and Development as the Two Major Issues of Contemporary China," "The Southern Tour," and "Retirement Life." These chapters and stories highlight Comrade Deng Xiaoping’s life and his significant contributions in politics, economy, military, culture, education, science, and party building, with a particular focus on the major decisions and important theoretical and ideological viewpoints he articulated during the new era of reform and opening-up and modernization.