Today the tenth anniversary of Deng’s death, is China really on the track of so called the “”socialism with Chinese characteristics” designed by Deng? From The Times:
When Deng Xiaoping came to power in the late 1970s, the tallest building in China was the 18-floor Beijing Hotel. Today the Jingguang building soars to 53 storeys and by 2008 will be eclipsed by the 330-metre China World Trade Centre.
China might still be low-rise but for Deng’s determination to open the country after decades of isolation, and to try to end grinding poverty by forcing through market-style economic reforms.
But despite his role in reshaping the nation, the memorials for Deng today, the tenth anniversary of his death, are likely to be as low-key as the man himself. [Full Text]
Here is Sina News’ special web page of Deng’s anniversary.
Also see People’s Daily’s series editorial: China stays on path of reform, opening-up in post-Deng era (1)
China stays on path of reform, opening-up in post-Deng era (2)
China stays on path of reform, opening-up in post-Deng era (3)
Listen to the song “A Tale in Spring” to laud Deng’s policy of opening and reform, especially his decision to make Zhenshen as the special economic zone.
