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PRC's international position and dealings with neighbours: Korea, Tibet, Taiwan and the USSR.
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Communist victory and the consolidation of Mao's rule, 1946–1952
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Communist victory and the consolidation of Mao's rule, 1946–1952
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PRC's international position and dealings with neighbours: Korea, Tibet, Taiwan and the USSR
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Quick student answer
Which event marked the beginning of the Chinese Civil War in 1946?
Direct answer
The resumption of hostilities between the Nationalists and Communists marked the beginning of the Chinese Civil War in 1946.
Key terms
- People's Republic of China (PRC): The state established by the Chinese Communist Party in 1949, marking the end of the Chinese Civil War and the beginning of Communist rule in China.
- Korean War: A conflict that lasted from 1950 to 1953, where North Korea, supported by China and the USSR, fought against South Korea, backed by the United Nations and primarily the United States.
Common trap
Confusing the Korean War with the Chinese Civil War: Remember that the Korean War involved North and South Korea, while the Chinese Civil War was a struggle between the Nationalists and Communists within China.
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