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| Case Code: CLIBE019 |
| Case Length: 3 pages |
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| Pub Date: 2005 |
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| Subject :Business Environment |
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Zhao-A Symbol of Democratic Reforms * |
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| The caselet takes a detailed look at the initiatives taken by Zhao Ziyang, former secretary-general of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), to bring about economic reforms in China. It explains how the strengthening of relations with the west led to the pro-democracy movement in China. |
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- Introduction of radical and capitalist reforms in China and its advantages.
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- Introduction of reforms aimed at systemization of democracy.
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- Zhao's effort to change political system in China.
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| Introduction |
The establishment of the People's Commune in the late 1970s in China deprived many peasants of their right to own land. At that time, Zhao Ziyang (Zhao) helped the peasants to get back their right. Zhao was a former secretary-general of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
He was a leading reformer and was actively involved in restoring autonomy and also ensuring good relations between the Chinese enterprises and the government. He is considered as the initiator of economic reforms and political liberalization in China.
Zhao was appointed to the Central Committee of the CCP, and was sent to Sichuan,.
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1. Examine the role played by Zhao in introducing key reforms in China.
2. "The boom in the Chinese economy was the result of the economic reforms undertaken in the 80s." Comment.
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People's Commune, Zhao Ziyang, Chinese Communist Party (CCP), economic crisis, politburo standing committee, Republic of China, People's Liberation Army, economic reforms, special economic zones (SEZs), democratization, Tiananmen Square.
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