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Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Deng Xiaoping's reform - oriented policies (like market - oriented and more pragmatic economic approaches) contradicted Mao Zedong's policies which were more focused on class struggle and planned economy - style collectivization. So if policies contradict, Deng's reforms would not be adopted under Mao's leadership.
• Option 2: Deng's policies were more about pragmatism and opening up, not “hardline” in the sense that would prevent adoption;

Answer:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Deng Xiaoping's reform - oriented policies (like market - oriented and more pragmatic economic approaches) contradicted Mao Zedong's policies which were more focused on class struggle and planned economy - style collectivization. So if policies contradict, Deng's reforms would not be adopted under Mao's leadership.
• Option 2: Deng's policies were more about pragmatism and opening up, not “hardline” in the sense that would prevent adoption;