Reconciliation and return of Hong Kong 1978-97 Flashcards
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When did Mao die
1976
Shanghai communique when and what
1972, Diplomatic document stating improved Sino-US relations
When did the PRC get recognised on the UN Security Council
1971
What was the main reason for improved US relations in early 1970s
Mutual mistrust of USSR
Who replaced Mao
Hua Guofeng
Who Supplanted Hua Goufeng in 1978
Deng
What was Dennis policy quote
It doesn’t matter the colour of the cat as long as it catches the mice
–> meaning communist capitalist didn’t matter as long as it made china stronger
What were Dengs four modernisations
- Agriculture
- Trade
- Defence
- Manufacturing
Between 1970 and 1989 by how many countries did chinas diplomatic relations increase by
80
Benefits of joining the security council for china
- International recognition as strongest asian power
- Increased trade and diplomacy
- Equality with world superpowers
How many veto votes did china abstain from in the 70s compared to the 80s
1970s - 39%
1980s - 6%
What was the difference in Chinas attitude in the UN between the 70s and 80s
China gained more confidence beginning to use their veto powers more, advocated for peacekeeping missions, started using subsidiary bodies.
What did Deng state he prioritised in 1982
Relations with major states and Institutions like UN and IMF over Maoist ideology
What is the 1981 example of China opposing USA in the UN showing their confidence
Vetoed reappointment of US UN secretary general in favour of a Tanzanian candidate
How did China and USA ally against USSR in 1980s
USSR invaded afganhistan so China and USA supported and weaponised taliban
What was the main cause of the pro democracy movement in 1980s in china
Opening up to the west economically also brought the western ideological influence as younger educated people in china took up cause of democracy
How many protestors were there at Tianman square and how many died
100,000, 200
When was Tianmanen square massacre
1989
What was the UN reaction to Tianamne square massacre and what does it show
They were unanimously condemned for breach of human rights, but there was no diplomatic or economic sanctions as china had become too powerful within the UN.
What action by China fully absolved them of reputation damage after Tianamen Square
They supported the mandate for the Gulf war in 1990
When was the collapse of the USSR
1991
How did the fall of the USSR affect China
Solidified China as only major communist power
Why did China pursue joining the IMF and WB
Deng wanted to increase foreign investment into china as this would help develop the Economy, they could access many low interest loans to develop industry
What was the difference with foreign investment and economic intervention in the 1970s in china
It wasn’t exploiatatve