Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China. The party was founded in May 1921 in Shanghai. After a lengthy civil war, the party defeated its primary rival, the KMT, and expanded into mainland China by 1949.
Mao Zedong
Chinese communist revolutionary and political theorist Leader of Communist Party from 1935 until 1976 Attempted to modernize China Led Communists in the Long March in 1934 and 1935 Used guerilla tactics Defeated Nationalists in 1949 Proclaimed People's Republic of China in 1949 Initiated the Great Leap Forward in 1957 Founded communes Leading figure in Cultural Revolution in 1966 Established ties with the West Died in 1976 |
Deng Xiaoping
Chinese politician, statesman, theorist, and diplomat Came to power after death of Mao Zedong Ended cultural Revolution Reformed China Led China towards market economy Began four modernizations, including industry, agriculture, technology, and national defense Established diplomatic relations with United States Chief leader of China from 1882 until 1889 Died in 1997 |