Deng Xiaoping books in order
Chinese politician and paramount leader from 1978 to 1989
- Lived
- 1904–1997
- Country
- China
- Books
- 2
Deng Xiaoping published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Speeches and Writings (1984). The best-known is Fundamental Issues in Present-day China (1987).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Deng Xiaoping
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Fundamental Issues in Present-day China
Deng Xiaoping's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Speeches and Writings (1984)
Fundamental Issues in Present-day China (1987)
About Deng Xiaoping
Deng Xiaoping was a Chinese statesman, revolutionary, and political theorist who served as the paramount leader of the People's Republic of China (PRC) from 1978 to 1989. Emerging as China's most influential figure after Mao Zedong's death in 1976, Deng consolidated political power and guided the country into an era of reform and opening up that transitioned the nation toward a socialist market economy. Credited as the "architect of modern China", he is recognized for shaping both socialism with Chinese characteristics and Deng Xiaoping Theory.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Deng Xiaoping FAQ
- How many books has Deng Xiaoping written?
- Deng Xiaoping published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Deng Xiaoping's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fundamental Issues in Present-day China.
- What is Deng Xiaoping's last book?
- Fundamental Issues in Present-day China (1987).
- What is Deng Xiaoping's most famous book?
- Fundamental Issues in Present-day China (1987) is Deng Xiaoping's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.