The 1960s and 1970s were after the founding of the People’s Republic of China and fell within the scope of modern Chinese history.
China's modern history refers to the history from the founding of the People's Republic of China in October 1949 to the present, and is divided into two major historical stages: new democratic society and socialist society.
This period is also a period of development for the Chinese people to establish political power, consolidate political power, explore and develop China, and move China towards prosperity, democracy, and self-reliance.
The 1960s and 1970s were in the midst of the uprising by the Gang of Four, which was a relatively difficult period.
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Understanding of modern Chinese history:
1. The liberation of the nation, the unity and strength of the country are the prerequisites for national self-strength and diplomatic independence. .
2. Foreign advanced ideas, technologies, and experiences are the unique cultural treasures of mankind. We must have the courage to learn from them, but what we learn must be in line with our national conditions.
3. To arrive at understandings and decisions that are in line with the national conditions, we must adhere to the ideological line of seeking truth from facts and build socialism with Chinese characteristics. Otherwise, the cause of modernization will suffer setbacks.
4. Economic construction is the focus of the party and the country's work. Reform and opening up is the road to a strong country, which will surely make China's economy take off rapidly.
5. The four basic principles are the foundation of the country. Modern history proves that only the Communist Party of China and socialism can save China; modern history proves that only the Communist Party of China and socialism can develop China.
Chinese politics adheres to the inheritance of Marxism-Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought, focusing on the important thought of "Three Represents", and thoroughly and conscientiously implements the Scientific Outlook on Development.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Modern Chinese History