After analyzing the changes to China's economy in the 1980s and 1990s, what can we conclude about the reason the Chinese population supported Deng Xiaoping?
A. they hoped he would reduce foreign influence in China
B. They hoped he would turn china into a democracy
C. they hoped he would strengthen the government
D. They hoped he would reverse Mao Zedong's policies
C. they hoped he would strengthen the government
During the 1980s and 1990s, Deng Xiaoping implemented economic reforms that led to significant growth and development in China. This ultimately strengthened the government and improved the overall standard of living for many Chinese citizens. As a result, the Chinese population supported Deng Xiaoping in the hope that his policies would continue to bring positive changes and improvements to their lives.