# Chinese Civil War
Latest news and articles about Chinese Civil War
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The Mandate of the Masses: Beijing Revisits the Military Miracles That Defined the Revolution
Beijing is revitalizing the history of the Three Major Campaigns to emphasize that the CCP's 1949 victory was a triumph of popular support over military hardware. By highlighting the role of civilian mobilization, the current leadership seeks to reinforce the 'Mass Line' as the essential strategy for modern governance and national survival.
The Xi’an Incident: A Turning Point in China’s Survival and the CCP’s Modern Historical Narrative
This retrospective examines the 1936 Xi’an Incident and its enduring legacy as the catalyst for the Second United Front against Japan. By analyzing the strategic maneuvers of the CCP and the subsequent museumification of the event, the article highlights how this historical turning point continues to shape modern Chinese political narratives.
Fortress of Memory: China’s Strategic Preservation of the Taiyuan Campaign
The renovation of the Niutuozhai memorial in Taiyuan highlights China's ongoing efforts to institutionalize revolutionary history through 'Red Tourism' and patriotic education. By memorializing the brutal 1948 siege and its heavy human cost, the state reinforces the narrative of sacrifice as the foundation of modern prosperity.
Last Men Standing on 101 Heights: How a Small Unit’s Sacrifice Turned the Tide at Heishan
In October 1948 the Northeast Field Army halted and reversed a major Nationalist thrust at Heishan by combining concentrated artillery fires, rapid reserve counterattacks and tenacious small-unit defence on the 101 Heights. The victory played a critical role in the Liaoshen campaign, accelerating the collapse of the Nationalist Ninth Corps and the liberation of Northeast China. The fight at 101 Heights remains a celebrated example in PLA historiography of how tactical resilience and combined-arms action can overcome superior numbers.