Question

State any two major policy decisions taken by the Chinese leadership in the 1970s.

Answer 1

1. Restoration of Ties with the United States (1972): China broke its political and economic isolation by normalising relations with the United States.
2. Four Modernisations (1973): Premier Zhou Enlai introduced the programme of “Four Modernisations” covering agriculture, industry, science and technology and defence, with the aim of achieving comprehensive national development.