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The KMT Government and Its Challenges: 1927-1949
Explore the challenges faced by the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) from 1927-1949, including internal weaknesses and external pressures.
Japanese Expansion into Manchuria: Prelude to World War II
Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 led to establishment of Manchukuo as puppet state under League of Nations condemnation, setting stage for WWII.
Japanese Expansion into Manchuria: A Historical Analysis
Explore Japan's expansion in Manchuria from 1905 to 1931, marking a pivotal era of East Asian geopolitics with economic investments and military control.
The Context for Japanese Aggression in Asia During the 1930s
Explore the rise of Japanese militarism during the late 1920s and early 1930s as Western colonial powers weakened, leading to significant shifts in Asian geopolitics.
The Rise of Japanese Nationalism and Its Impact on Chinese Internal Politics (1920s-1930s)
Explore how Japanese nationalism influenced Chinese internal politics from 1920s to early 1930s amid global economic instability.
Communist Survival and the Nationalist Purge
Explore the critical period when the Chinese Communist Party retreated to rural areas after violent purges by Chiang Kai-shek's right-wing faction.
Peasant Mobilization and Communist Success in Early 20th Century China
Explore how Chinese Communists mobilized peasants in the 1920s, leading to significant socio-economic reforms and shifting revolutionary strategies.
Mao Tse-tung and Rural Revolution in Early 20th Century China
Explore how Mao adapted Marxism for China's agrarian majority, leading to communist victory through peasant mobilization.
Revolutionary Unity in 1920s China: The Legacy of Sun Yat-sen
Explore China's pivotal period from 1925-1927 marked by Sun Yat-sen's legacy, KMT-CPC cooperation, and anti-imperialist gains.
Cooperation Between CCP and KMT: A Pragmatic Alliance
Explore the brief but pivotal alliance between CCP and KMT from 1924-1928, marked by Soviet support against foreign imperialism and internal fragmentation.
Sun Yat-sens Adaptation of Marxism and Nationalism in Early 20th Century China
Sun Yat-sen's adaptation of Marxist principles to combat imperialism and promote national unity in early 20th century China, reflecting traditional values.
Communism's Rise Amid Foreign Interests in Early 20th Century China
Explore how foreign intervention and economic exploitation fueled the rise of communism in early 20th century China amidst political fragmentation.