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From Cultural Revolution to Reform: Adapting to New Realities
The Cultural Revolution led to significant changes in the Chinese Communist Party, resulting in new leadership being elected by the late 1960s. Despite ongoing political struggles, the party reconnected with society, marked by inviting Nixon to China in 1972. Mao's death in 1976 triggered leadership transitions, culminating in Deng Xiaoping's emergence in 1978 as the leader ushering in the era of reform and opening up, which continues to shape China's trajectory.