Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin Dies at 96

The video discusses Jiang Zemin's leadership in China from 1989 to 2002, highlighting the country's economic growth and modernization. During this period, China's economy tripled in size, and significant reforms were made, such as dismantling the iron Rice Bowl system. Jiang's tenure saw China open its markets to the West, leading to its entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001. The video also covers China's international achievements, including winning the bid to host the 2008 Olympics. Despite economic liberalization, political reforms stalled, and Jiang ordered a crackdown on the Falun Gong movement. Jiang's efforts in international relations, including visits to the US, are noted, as well as his role in the return of Hong Kong and Macau to Chinese rule. He was succeeded by Hu Jintao.

What major economic change occurred in China during Jiang's leadership?

• The dismantling of the iron Rice Bowl system

• The nationalization of all industries

• The introduction of a new currency

• The closure of international trade

Which significant event did Beijing achieve in the same year as China's entry into the WTO?

• Launching a new space program

• Hosting the 2008 Olympics

• Winning the bid to host the 2008 Olympics

• Signing a peace treaty with Japan

What was one of the political actions taken by Jiang during his leadership?

• Encouraging the Falun Gong movement

• Implementing a new democratic system

• Ordering a crackdown on the Falun Gong movement

• Abolishing the Communist Party

How did Jiang attempt to improve China's international relations?

• By refusing to engage with the US

• By isolating China from Western countries

• By visiting President Bush's ranch in Texas

• By closing China's markets to the West

Who succeeded Jiang as General Secretary of the Communist Party and China's President?

• Zhao Ziyang

• Hu Jintao

• Deng Xiaoping

• Xi Jinping