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“No matter to what degree China opens up to the outside world and admits foreign capital, its relative magnitude will be small and it can't affect our system of socialist public ownership of the means of production.” quote by Deng Xiaoping
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“No matter to what degree China opens up to the outside world and admits foreign capital, its relative magnitude will be small and it can't affect our system of socialist public ownership of the means of production.”

Deng Xiaoping

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic reforms, 1978

Opening to foreign capital will remain limited under socialist ownership.

In simple terms: Foreign investment stays constrained.

Key Takeaway

Recognize systemic limits.

Themes

politics economics sovereignty socialism

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • foreign joint ventures
  • trade negotiations
  • industrial policy
  • economic planning

Key Concepts

state ownership global trade policy constraints

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can openness coexist with socialist principles?
  • What balance is needed between control and integration?
A Different Perspective

Rigid policies may hinder growth.

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