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Odd Arne Westad on how China First Joined the Global Capitalist Economy

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China's Transformation and U.S. Relations

This chapter explores the strategic shift in China's foreign policy towards the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s, sparked by the deteriorating relations with the Soviet Union. It delves into the emergence of early entrepreneurs during China's economic transformation post-1978, showcasing individual stories of resilience amid the political upheaval of the era.

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