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The Chinese Civil War () was a conflict in China between the Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party; KMT) and the Communist Party of China (CPC). It began in 1927 after the Northern Expedition when the right-wing faction of the KMT, led by Chiang Kai-shek, purged the Communists from a KMT-CPC alliance. The primary conflict ended in 1950 with an unofficial cessation of major hostilities, with the Communists controlling mainland China (including Hainan Island) and the Nationalists restricted to their remaining territories of Taiwan, Penghu, and several outlying Fujianese islands.
The First United Front
To defeat the warlords who had seized control of much of Northern China since the collapse of the Qing Dynasty, Kuomintang leader Sun Yat-sen sought the help of foreign powers. His efforts to obtain aid from the Western democracies were ignored, however, and in 1921 he turned to the Soviet Union. For political expediency, the Soviet leadership initiated a dual policy of support for both Sun and the newly established Communist Party of China. The Soviets hoped for Communist consolidation but were prepared for either side to emerge victorious. Thus the struggle for power in China began between the Nationalists and the Communists. More on [ Chinese Civil War ]
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Did you know that in Chinese, the term for the American Civil War -- ååæäº or Nán BÄi Zhà nzhèng -- literally means "South-North War"?
kyhistory (Kentucky History) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:35:39 -0000
Did you know that in Chinese, the term for the American Civil War -- 南北战争 or Nán Běi Zhànzhèng -- literally means "South-North War"?
@NickKristof Angola. Still rebuilding post civil war. Education and Chinese investment both interesting issues there.
coopergillan (Cooper Gillan) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:16:40 -0000
@NickKristof Angola. Still rebuilding post civil war. Education and Chinese investment both interesting issues there.
civil war generals wikipedia: civil war generals wikipedia How tall is the new generation of Chinese? ? http://bit.ly/6JwSxa
civilwarguns (Stacy Evans) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:14:53 -0000
civil war generals wikipedia: civil war generals wikipedia How tall is the new generation of Chinese? ? http://bit.ly/6JwSxa
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