After the Cultural Revolution, under the guidance of Deng Xiaoping, the CPC had undergone a historic transformation in the direction of running the country.
Deng put forward the theory of constructing 'socialism with Chinese characteristics', which used 'Reform and Opening-up' as the guiding principle of China's modernization.
Despite being the Chairman of the CPC and the Chairman of the CMC, Hua Guofeng did not have the real authority. Although Deng had never held office as the Chairman of the CPC, because of his reputation, he became the paramount leader.
