Overview

• Deng Xiaoping is celebrated for transforming China into a global economic powerhouse through pragmatic reforms.
• Xi Jinping calls for the continuation of Deng's policies to achieve national rejuvenation and economic modernization.
• Deng's 'one country, two systems' principle remains a cornerstone for Hong Kong and Macau's integration with mainland China.
• Challenges such as economic slowdown, rising unemployment, and international tensions test the resilience of Deng's legacy.
• Younger generations in China have mixed awareness and appreciation of Deng's impact on the country's development.