In a New York Times article dated February 20, 1997, author Patrick E. Tyler speaks of a political “wizard” who put China on the path to capitalism. The Chinese "capitalist" revolution (this is not capitalism in the Western sense of the term, but rather a communist/capitalist mixture) is very important in the study of world history; especially if we consider the Maoist form of government from which he came. In particular, there is one small Chinese leader on whom this essay will focus in the context of the revolution: Deng Xiaoping. Although his small stature gives no insight into his great political stature, an investigation into his life certainly does. This essay will provide an informative overview of the life and times of Deng Xiaoping through a chronological order of events. First, an overview of Deng's early life and his political momentum will be presented. Next, a summary of his career during Mao's reign will shed light on his journey to ultimate political power. Finally, we will examine the post-Mao era and how Deng fits into Chinese political history. Each area of ​​focus will also include relevance to the broader context of the revolution itself. It is important when studying any political figure to carefully examine their background. This section will explore this idea and illuminate the path to power. In August 1904, Deng was born in Sichuan Province, central China. His parents gave him the name Deng Xiansheng, which means “first/first” “sage/saint”. His mother's life ended when Deng was just a young boy. This likely contributed to Deng's rapid maturation process. When he was five, Deng attended a conservative private primary school, followed by a more contemporary school as an adult. .. middle of paper ......the annals of Chinese history. From his study abroad experience, to the Long March, to the tour of southern China, Deng had a long and successful life as a reform politician. the timeline of his life, beginning with his education and early aspirations. His involvement (or non-involvement) in politics throughout Mao's reign followed. Finally, this article focused on the post-Mao era and the enormous impact Deng had on China's development. Accordingly, the question is not whether one is big or small, a "wizard" or not, but what they accomplish, and in Deng's case he reached the heights of political power, the success of economic reforms and the success of economic reforms. the entirety of a coherent ideology that he himself embodied. Deng said in 1961: “I think it doesn't matter whether it's a white cat or a black cat; a cat that catches mice is a good cat. »."