12min chapter

Dan Snow's History Hit cover image

The Creation of Modern China

Dan Snow's History Hit

CHAPTER

Conflict and Control: The Sino-Japanese War and Its Aftermath

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of the Sino-Japanese War, focusing on the contrasting military strategies of Mao's communists and Chiang Kai-shek's nationalists. It highlights the harsh realities faced by Chinese forces during the Japanese occupation and the subsequent power struggle that ensued in post-war China, leading to significant implications for Taiwan's political landscape. The discussion also delves into the role of foreign support and how these tensions ultimately shaped future American policies in Asia.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode