Billboard of Deng Xiaoping from Shenzhen, a special economic zone established in 1979

Billboard of Deng Xiaoping from Shenzhen, a special economic zone established in 1979

China's market reform policy and opening up to the rest of the world not only revolutionized its economy but also altered the landscape of international relations during and after the Cold War. A key part of this policy was the introduction of special economic zones. Seen here is a billboard featuring Deng Xiaoping in Shenzhen, a special economic zone created in 1979.

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