China has undergone a radical makeover in the 30 years since Deng 's reforms . The country is now one of the most powerful economies on earth, and its government controls all major industries ( including oil ). Beijing has transformed from quiet neighborhoods to a city of skyscrapers . Fondly remembered as the `` chief architect '' of China 's reform and open-door program , he envisioned a modern , prosperous China and pointed the way forward . Deng disbanded communes , opened Special Economic Zones , touted capitalism .
China has undergone a radical makeover in the 30 years since Deng 's reforms . The country is now one of the most powerful economies on earth, and its government controls all major industries ( including oil ). Beijing has transformed from quiet neighborhoods to a city of skyscrapers . Deng disbanded communes , opened Special Economic Zones , touted capitalism .