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The Deng Reform Period and the Tiananmen Square Protests
This chapter delves into the Deng Reform Period in China during the 80s, contrasting it with the post-communist phase in Russia. It discusses the events leading up to the Tiananmen Square protests in April of 1989, highlighting the aftermath and international condemnation that ensued. The narrative challenges simplistic portrayals of the events, shedding light on the multi-faceted nature of the uprising and the pivotal moment of Deng Xiaoping's Southern tour in 1992.