Mao proved to be good at fighting but poor at governing . Mao pushed sweeping socio-economic initiatives , strident ideological campaigns . His successor Deng Xiaoping embarks upon reforming the economy , opening China . He also pushes for political reforms and a more open society.
Mao proved to be good at fighting but poor at governing . Mao pushed sweeping socio-economic initiatives , strident ideological campaigns . His successor Deng Xiaoping embarks upon reforming the economy , opening China . China gains world prominence via 20-year economic boom , but has consequences .