Mao's Death, 1976
- There was a bit of struggle for power after Mao including his wife
- Chairman Hua takes over and he put less emphasis on heavy industry
- Workers were paid for work done
- Laid the ground work for the return to Capitalism that begins in the 1980s under Deng Xiaoping
Summary
A struggle for power occured in 1976 after the death of Mao, including even his own wife. Soon after, Chairman Hua takes over, and in doing so puts a lesser emphasis on heavy industry. The employed laborers were paid in a fashion that depended on the amount of work they had completed. These jobs paved the way towards a steady return to Capitalism.