In the 1990s
A. the Chinese Communist Party has worked to conciliate the rural population by increasing the political democracy in urban areas.
B. rural conditions are more problematic, as most peasants have only superficially benefited from the post-Mao reforms, and corruption continues unchecked.
C. the Party is apparently experimenting with Confucianism and jingoistic nationalism to unite the society, and thus limiting individualism and economic expectations.
D. China’s economy suffered a devastating depression.
E. China prohibited any further foreign investment.
Answer: B
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