Came here from the /r/worldnews thread about Lee Kuan Yew's death. Read a comment saying that Lee Kuan Yew had a pivotal role in advising Deng Xiaoping on his reforms that transformed China into what it is today.
I would like to know if this can be verified and the extent of his contributions.
I don't have the background to answer your question, but I can point you toward this article from The Diplomat.