Special Economic Zones * 1979, 4 special economic zones were opened by Deng to allow trade and investments from the west * ZhuHai, Shenzhen, Shantou and Xiamen * Cheap labor * New technology and management were provided * Hong Kong took advantage of cheap labor
Summary: The Special Economic Zone provided China with the basic foundation towards it's later wealth and power, it allowed trade and investments which created jobs and opportunities for Chinese people.