Mao proved to be good at fighting but poor at governing . Mao pushed sweeping socio-economic initiatives , strident ideological campaigns . BEIJING , China ( CNN ) -- 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 . He also pushes for political reforms and a more open society.