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In the 1950s, China formed an alliance with the Soviet government. China adopted a Soviet model into their Communist government. They did land distribution and collectivization. The Great leap forward ended in disaster. The alliance faded and Xiaoping eventually came into power. He suggested having “socialism with Chinese characteristics” which allowed a market economy with Communist rule. Increasing numbers of people became educated and their economy grew as well. Since China remained isolated during the Cold War, it was not affected and became what it is today.