China's attempt to make itself industrially independent of outside aid during the 1950s is called the

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The attempt by China to become industrially independent during the 1950s is known as the Great Leap Forward. This was a state-led initiative to transform China's agricultural economy into an industrial powerhouse. The plan called for rapid industrialization, with a focus on increasing steel production and developing other key industries. However, the plan was ultimately unsuccessful, leading to famine and economic decline.

China's Attempt to Make Itself Industrially Independent of Outside Aid