The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall and Rise of Deng Xiaoping

For decades, China suffered from revolution, war, and the radical policies of Mao Zedong. After Mao's death, however, power eventually fell to a man who had been purged twice, stripped of his positions, and sent into political exile. He would never hold China's highest formal office, yet he became its most powerful leader, set the country on a dramatically different course, and was responsible for the China that we know today. Learn more about the remarkable rise of Deng Xiaoping on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. When we were kids, summer meant freedom. No homework, no teachers, no school. And as adults, summer can still mean freedom, thanks to Mint Mobile summer sale. Right now, all of Mint's plans are $15 a month, even unlimited. So free yourself from big wireless and their gimmicks and gotchas, and switch to Mint Mobile for high speed data and coverage on T Mobile's five gs network. That's why I recommend Mint Mobile. It works with your current phone, your current phone number, and you can keep all your contacts. To get your new wireless plan for this $15 a month, go to mint mobile dot com slash e e d. That's mintmobile.com/eed. Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/eed. That's it. There's no catch. Upfront payment of $45 for three months, $90 for six months, or $180 for twelve month plan required. $15 per month equivalent. Taxes and fees extra. Initial plan term only. Greater than 50 gigabyte may slow when network is busy. Includes up to 20 gigabyte hotspot. Capable device required. Availability, speed, and coverage varies. See mintmobile.com for details. This episode is sponsored by Drip Drop. I've been telling you about how Drip Drop uses science based formulas for rapid hydration, so you feel results fast while getting three times the electrolytes of leading sports drinks plus 15 essential vitamins and nutrients. And I've told you how Drip is trusted by over 90% of top college and pro sports teams because it's built to hydrate you faster and more effectively than water alone. But here's the thing. You don't have to be a world class athlete to get the benefits of Drip Drop. Everybody needs a proper balance of electrolytes and minerals to keep their bodies functioning. And the best part is it tastes great with flavors such as fruit punch, grape, strawberry lemonade, and many others. I'm a fan of the strawberry kiwi zero sugar plus. Right now, Drip Drop is offering my podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code everything. That's dripdrop.com promo code everything for 20% off. Stock up now at Drip Drop and use promo code everything. Born into a middle class Sichuan family in nineteen o four, Deng Xiaoping spent his formative years in a Chinese world gripped by political turmoil. When he was just seven years old, China's nearly 4,000 year old dynastic history came to …