a. Power struggle following the death of Mao
Inquiry Topic: Impact of political developments (1976–2020 Specified content: Power struggle following death of Mao, including Hua Guofeng and emergence of Deng Xiaoping Despite Mao naming Hua Guofeng as his successor, the power struggle that took place after Mao's death in 1976 resulted in Deng Xiaoping emerging as the leader of China. Under Deng Xiaoping, China was to head in a radically new direction economically....