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Chairman Mao Zedong's reign effectively ended with his death on September 9, 1976. Following his passing, there was a power struggle within the Communist Party, leading to the eventual arrest of the Gang of Four, a political faction loyal to Mao, who were blamed for the excesses of the Cultural Revolution. This paved the way for Deng Xiaoping to rise to power, initiating significant economic reforms that shifted China towards a more market-oriented economy. Mao's legacy remains controversial, characterized by both his contributions to the establishment of the People's Republic of China and the human suffering caused by his policies.

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