I am not educated in the China. But I am still doubtful. Deng basically created state capitalism. Was a revisionist. And even Mao called him a capitalist roader. I know with his capitalist reforms he lifted a lot of people out of poverty, and rich people in China are under strict state control. But does China owe its development to Deng? Would it be just as developed if it didnt do such reforms? Does it justify Deng’s revisionism? What do Chinese Maoists think about Deng? I know Lenin’s NEP also allowed free market, but only for a limited time.
I’m sorry that I reacted harshly; I kinda chalk this up to “Reddit communism” where people only get their info from Reddit, but I can see that you do want to learn, of course.
Again, sorry for reacting the way I did. 😅