# Chiang Kai-shek
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The Pivot of Xi’an: Re-evaluating the 1936 Mutiny that Forged Modern China
This article explores the historical significance of the 1936 Xi'an Incident, examining how a daring mutiny forced a temporary alliance between the Nationalists and Communists against Japanese aggression. It also analyzes the modern preservation of these historical sites as tools for patriotic education and national narrative-building in contemporary China.
Echoes of Unity: The Xi’an Incident and the Birth of China’s Second United Front
This retrospective analyzes the pivotal 1936 Xi’an Incident, where the detention of Chiang Kai-shek forced the Kuomintang and the Communist Party into a fragile but historic alliance against Japanese aggression. It highlights how this 'United Front' remains a cornerstone of modern Chinese historical legitimacy and national identity.