translate English to German: Deng's involvement in the events proved that he still possessed certain dictatorial powers. Deng and subsequent governments continue to justify crackdown on protests as a measure to enforce social stability for effective economic progress.
Dengs Verdienste waren vor allem politischer Natur, das heißt, Maos Entscheidungen so zu interpretieren, dass sie am besten zur aktuellen Lage der Armee passten.