History of China from Mao to Xi

China was divided between Warlords until 1929 when ChiangKai-shek and the kmt united most of the country with the aid of Allied Warlords.

Chiang faced challenges in breaking up the power held by his allies, leading to tensions and mobilization for war.

War erupted between Warlords in Hunan territory under different factions, leading to Lee being defeated and removed from power.

The region fell into chaos as power dynamics shifted, allowing for the return of Lee jong-ren and the formation of new alliances against Chiang.

Chang's old rival returned, and a march on Nanjing began, resulting in clashes and power struggles among various factions.

Conflicts in Manchuria and Tibet spread, involving a mix of ethnic groups and external influences like the Japanese and British.

The rise of Communists, internal conflicts, and war crimes characterized the period, with various factions vying for power.

Germany's involvement through trade deals, military advice, and industrialization efforts impacted China's military strategies and alliances.

Japanese invasion, atrocities, and puppet states emerged, leading to widespread violence, rapes, and civilian casualties.

Power shifts, puppet rulers, and changing alliances marked the evolving dynamics between China, Japan, and other factions.

Discusses the march into Burma through Thailand and the morale boost for the Chinese from volunteer American pilots in 1943.

Describes the attacks on Chengdu and the demand by Sheng to remove the Communist threat to his rule, leading to the Soviets leaving by mid-1943.

Details the East Turkistan rebels, Chinese troops in Burma, and the stalemate belief until the overwhelming Chinese defeat in towns like Liu Yang and Changsha.

Explains the American Dixie mission in Yanan, praising Mao and providing military aid to Chang, contrasting the corruption in the KMT.

Covers the Yalta Conference, Soviet aid to Allies, the race between Communists and Nationalists to take over Japanese territories, and the challenges faced by the KMT in managing the economy.

Discusses Taiwan under Mao's control, the Great Leap Forward, collective farming, and the disastrous consequences of Mao's policies leading to famine and killings.

Explains the Tibet uprising, CIA involvement, and the tense situation that led to rebellion and forced reforms in Tibet.

Details the Sino-Soviet split, China's quest for nuclear weapons, and the nuclear tensions with the USA during the Cold War period.

Illustrates Mao's Cultural Revolution, crackdown on dissent, and the establishment of the Cultural Revolution group in 1966.

This chapter covers the period of Mao's Cultural Revolution, Lin Biao's rise to power as Mao's number two, the brutal crackdown on dissent, the Red Guards' actions, the destruction and chaos caused, and the aftermath of Lin Biao's demise.

This chapter discusses the end of the Cultural Revolution, the reforms introduced by Deng Xiaoping, the shift towards economic reforms, the implementation of the one-child policy, the social impacts of these policies, and China's path towards economic growth and opening up to the world.

This chapter delves into China's global influence during the Glorious Revolution, its alliances and support for revolutionary movements, interactions with countries like Tanzania, Zaire, and Portugal, and the expansion of maoism worldwide. It also covers China's diplomatic relations, including events like the normalization of relations with the US and South Korea.

This chapter covers Taiwan-China relations, the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, the government crackdown, the aftermath with Zhao Ziyang's removal, and the impacts on China's domestic and international politics.

This chapter explores modern China's economic transformation, technological advancements, involvement in international organizations like BRICS, IMF, and WTO, as well as its foreign investments in Africa and the development of the "String of Pearls" strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.

Discussion on the Chinese expansion, concerns of Indians, major countries joining to target pirates, and the groundwork for the Belt and Road initiative.

Explanation of the environmental costs of expansion, scientific development concept, and ignored concepts like air quality regulations and anti-corruption campaigns.

Dealing with scandals and disasters like petrochemical plant explosions, dead pigs, and corruption issues leading to deadly consequences.

Discussions on protests in Taiwan, push for independence, and the one-China policy favored by both parties.

Anti-corruption campaigns, wealth disparity growth, and issues with poorly built schools resulting in deaths.

Persecution of practitioners, highlighting China's issues during the Olympic Games, and international protests against Chinese policies.

Bo Xilai's rise, anti-corruption campaigns, promotion of red songs, imprisonment, and downfall due to wiretapping and revelations of corruption.

Xi Jinping's rise to power, crackdown on dissent, challenges faced, expansion of surveillance network, and global responses to Chinese policies.

Details on cultural genocide in Xinjiang, growth of Xi's power through new songs and dances, and the Belt and Road Initiative's impact on countries along the Silk Road.