Course of Reforms
Economic reforms began after Deng Xiaoping and his reformist allies ousted the Gang of Four Maoist faction. By the time Deng took power, there was widespread support among the elite for economic reforms. As the facto leader, Deng's policies faced opposition from party conservatives but were extremely successful in increasing the country's wealth.
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