What did Deng Xiaoping do between 1976 and 1982?

1976: After Zhou Enlai's death on the 8th of January, many people gather to mourn him while venting their hatred against the Gang of Four. read more

Deng Xiaoping begins negotiating with Britain’s Margaret Thatcher for the return of Hong Kong to China (which conclude in 1984). 1982: The Cultural Revolution is finally declared as a mistake by the CCP, while Deng personally declares Mao as 70% good and 30% bad. read more

A documentary on Deng entitled Deng Xiaoping was released by CCTV in January 1997 that chronicles his life from his days as a student in France to his "Southern Tour" of 1993. In 2014, a TV series commemorating Deng entitled Deng Xiaoping at History's Crossroads was released by CCTV in anticipation of the 110th anniversary of his birth. read more

Deng Xiaoping was a long-time member of the CCP. His fortunes varied while Mao was alive, but he was able to take control of the state within a few years after Mao’s death. read more