# Xi'an Incident

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.