
Modern China Pt. 2: The Chinese Revolution & Civil War w/ Ken Hammond
Rev Left Radio
The Legacy of the Chinese Civil War
This chapter examines the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War, including the nationalist retreat to Taiwan, the white terror, and the reaction to the nuclear bombings of Japan. It discusses the consolidation of the Communist Party's revolution in 1949 through land reform, the liberation of Beijing, and the establishment of the People's Republic. Additionally, it covers Chairman Mao's political strategies, the Nationalists' oppressive regime in Taiwan, and the lasting impact of the civil war on Chinese reunification.
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