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The Most Turbulent Ten Years in History? Unpacking the Chaos of the 1940s

Darren July 5, 2025 8 min
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17. Chinese Civil War Resumes

17. Chinese Civil War Resumes
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In the wake of World War II, the Chinese Civil War reignited with fierce battles between Nationalists and Communists. By 1949, Mao Zedong’s Communist forces emerged victorious, establishing the People’s Republic of China. This seismic shift dramatically altered the political landscape of Asia and set the stage for new global dynamics. Learn more at Britannica.

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