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The Xi’an Incident

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This chapter explores the pivotal Xi'an Incident of December 1936, where Chiang Kai-shek was kidnapped by his own generals amid rising tensions between the Nationalist and Communist Parties. The event not only highlighted the internal strife in China but also set the stage for future alliances against the Japanese threat.

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