The Chinese Civil War, 1927 1950

The video discusses the rise of communism in China, highlighting the hardships faced by ordinary people and how communism gained followers. It covers the US involvement in aiding the Nationalists during the Chinese Civil War against the Communists led by Mao Zedong. The fall of Nanking to the Communists and the subsequent retreat of Nationalist forces are detailed. The establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 is marked as a significant victory for communism. Reflections on the impact of communism in China, including its dictatorship and market economy, are also presented.

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