Reform and Ideology
The complex relationship between the US and China has roots in security dynamics that shaped Chinese reform. Mao, while ideologically leftist, recognized the necessity of pragmatic leaders like Zhou and Deng to implement effective governance, despite their reformist tendencies. This tension highlights the delicate balance Mao maintained between ideology and the practical needs of leadership.In this clip
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