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A crucial factor in China’s national rejuvenation was the capable leadership provided by top politicians since 1978. China’s new leaders were adept at observing and balancing complex situations both at home and abroad and, unlike previous leaders, they resolutely concentrated on China’s economic reconstruction and social development with a sense of historic mission. The four key reasons for the success of this group are discussed in turn in the following sections.
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© 2004 Jianrong Huang
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Huang, J. (2004). The Part Played by Chinese Leaders Since 1978. In: The Dynamics of China’s Rejuvenation. Studies on the Chinese Economy. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230503137_4
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