Preface: Solving the puzzles about the CPC Chapter 1 Why was the CPC capable of establishing a new China? The “two worlds” of a country Establishment of a multi-party coalition government Fanshen Loss of trust Striking contrast between the KMT and the CPC Chapter 2 How was the CPC able to clear up the mess left behind by the KMT? War-torn economy Stabilization of prices and unification of finance and economy “Do not hit out in all directions” Land reform and economic development Two different worlds Chapter 3 How did the CPC keep the people’s support despite its mistakes? Serious departure of effect from motive Important achievements made during the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution Leaders sharing weal and woe with the masses Correct handling of mistakes Chapter 4 How did the CPC maintain power when the Eastern Bloc Communist Parties fell? Exploring China’s own path of development Reform and opening up changed China’s destiny Combining reform and development with stability “The key is to do a good job inside our Communist Party” Chapter 5 Why could the CPC solve the problem of feeding 1.3 billion people? Food is the lifeline of the Chinese people Last batch of UN food aid for China Outstanding contributions of Yuan Longping Food security remains a problem Chapter 6 How could the CPC make China the world’s second-largest economy? Focusing on economic construction Emancipating and developing the productive forces Opening the doors to embrace the world Taking technology and education as a support Chapter 7 How could the CPC integrate socialism with the market economy? The planned economy system would not work any longer .................. A socialist country can also practice a market economy ................ Deng Xiaoping: China’s “Mr. Key” ............................... Establishing a socialist market economy system ................. Market economy with Chinese characteristics ..................... Chapter 8 Why could a system of multi-party cooperation under the CPC’s leadership be implemented? Fleeting multi-party system in China ................................. The non-two-system cooperation of KMT and CPC .......... The democratic coalition government welcomed by all ................. Development and improvement of multi-party cooperation under the leadership of the CPC ................................................................ Chapter 9 Why could prosperity and stability be maintained in Hong Kong and Macao? Long view and full use .............................................................. Sovereignty allows no negotiation ....................................... Horse races, dances and the stock market still popular ....... The canary is still chirping with joy ................................