Chinese Civil War

Farewell, My Concubine is a Chinese film that presents the lives of two men who found great fame in Peking opera in 20th century China. While the film shows their skill within the art and the successful lives they gained with it, it also shows the hardships that they had to face as children, then later as adults when the government and society of China changes before them as they age. This film is not only a great introduction to the vibrant and beautiful art of Peking opera, but also provides a…

participation of the Chinese Communist Party in 1943 to his death in 1976, Mao Zedong, or Mao Tse-Tung, influenced the People’s Republic of China and helped to end the Republic Period by leading in the Chinese Rebellion. However, Mao Zedong was not a beneficial leader. He was rather detrimental as is evident through the social, political, and cultural changes of China during this time period. While historians argue that Mao Zedong was one of the most destructive rulers of history, loyal…

In Julia C. Strauss’ article, Paternalist Terror: The Campaign to Suppress Counterrevolutionaries and Regime Consolidation in the People’s Republic of China, 1950-1953, she explores the connections between the threat of external warfare, the struggle of state consolidation, and the use of state-sponsored fear and state paternalism in the early years of the People’s Republic of China. Strauss argues the government of the early 1950s was able to consolidate the state because they mobilized fear…

personal experiences. Looking back, I have learned from the compelling practice of this leadership style by Lao-Tzu in 570 BC. As a Chinese Overlord, Lao Tzu involved slaves, servants and farmers in decision-making in his kingdom. Although he was opposed by the Lords and the aristocrats who even planned severally to assassinate him, he succeeded in uniting many Chinese kingdoms. The unity gained through this servant-leadership inspired the building of the…

When you look at the tag on your shirt, you will most likely discover that it was “Made In China.” About 21.1% of our manufactured products from China are exported to the United States. From the end of the Chinese Civil War to such events like the Tiananmen Massacre, our relationship with China improved to the point where we can call it an economically-based relationship. President Richard Nixon’s foreign policy with China has shaped the United States’ economy. Not only does the United States…

part of Chinese politics, she was still linked to that country. Madame Chiang Kai-Shek relocated to New York, where she lived and battled cancer until she passed away at the age of 105 on the 24th of October in 2003. Her death caused a widespread of grief and felt like “an end of an era” because she was the last person alive who was a significant person throughout revolution, war and political mayhem in East Asia during the 20th century. She was also the only first lady during World War II,…

revolution, the proletariat is growing. The proletariat is on the stage of political history, under the guidance of Marx, the socialist movement is growing with every passing day. China is one of the five communist countries today. Under the guided of the Chinese people 's Communist Party, defeated the foreign invaders, overthrown of the Kuomintang government, and China become to a global superpower.…

significant role in modern Chinese history. His unshakable position, strategic plan and frequent diplomacy helped China survived on this unparalleled crisis. The 19th century of China opened with a broad reform of institutions, particularly in the military system. As a result, the revolution occurs and “followed by the breakup of China as the leaders of autonomous armies fought for power” (Dreyer 1). Kuomintang Party stood against the Communist Party and waged a massive civil war mainly in the…

In the 1945, Chiang Kai-shek was respected by the Chinese people and the international community as a national leader who leaded China victory toward Japan. However, three years later, Chiang was defeated by Mao Ze-dong and withdrew his army to Taiwan. This power transformation was not done overnight. Since the success of the Northern Expedition, Chiang’s government had been facing many difficult issues. In 1937, the Anti-Japanese War was weaken Chiang’s government even more. Around the same…

Army of China has transformed from a mass army to one that is capable of winning fierce conflicts against highly capable opponents . The Chinese Communist Party who maintains power monopolizes China’s political system. The viability of China’s current system is questioned by political analysts due to its structure of party above the law and its constraints on civil society and rights such as freedom of speech . However, the growth of one of the biggest countries in the world has become a…