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Chinese Civil War
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The roots of the conflict trace back to the collapse of the First United Front between the KMT and the CCP in 1927. Following the death of Sun Yat-sen and the ascent of Chiang Kai-shek within the KMT, a severe ideological divergence occurred. Chiang launched the Shanghai Massacre (1927), purging communists from the KMT-controlled territories. This act cemented the schism, leading Mao Zedong and other CCP leaders to establish rural bases and adopt strategies focused on peasant mobil…
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Communist Party Of China
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The Jiangxi Soviet and the Long March
From 1931 to 1934, the Party established the Chinese Soviet Republic centered in Jiangxi Province. Facing encirclement by KMT forces, the CPC initiated the Long March (1934–1935), a massive strategic retreat of approximately 9,000 kilometers. This arduous journey solidified Mao Zedong's leadership, particularly following the Zunyi Conference in January 1935. The Long March is mythologized within the Party as an unparalleled feat of endurance and ideological purity… -
Zhou Enlai
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Role in the CCP and Civil War
Zhou rapidly ascended the party hierarchy due to his organizational talents and diplomatic acumen, often serving as the essential mediator between competing factions within the CCP leadership. His involvement in the Nanchang Uprising (1927) cemented his status as a leading military and political commissar. During the arduous Long March (1934–1935), Zhou became a trusted confidant of Mao Zedong. It was during this period that Zhou reputedly streamlined the logistical chain by standardi…