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Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners 1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
History HL
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Taiwan vs. PRC Sino-American Diplomatic Standoff
551 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
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Quick Summary 😎
The USA and Taiwan played relationship chess with the People's Republic of China (PRC), led by Mao Zedong. It was like that friend who never invites you to parties but invites your ex. Why? Because of Cold War vibes, the USA supported anti-Communist Taiwan instead of recognizing Communist Mainland China.
Key Concepts 🎯
Sino-American Hostility Over Taiwan
- Context: Post-1949, the USA continued to recognize Taiwan, led by Jiang Jieshi, instead of the PRC.
- Real-world Example: Imagine you break up and start seeing someone new, but all your friends still invite your ex to all events. Awkward, right? That's how Mao felt.
- Cold War Divisions: The USA had a habit of backing anti-Communist regimes, no matter how sketchy, due to Cold War tensions.
- Real-world Example: It's like if your parents only let you hang out with kids who got straight A’s, even if those kids were jerks.
Lobbying for Taiwan in the USA
- Pro-Taiwan Lobby: Congress felt Taiwan was the Asian buffer against Communism.
- Real-world Example: Think of Taiwan as the bouncer at a club, keeping unwanted guests (Communism) out.
- UN & Security Council: The USA pretended Taiwan was the real China, keeping its UN status.
- Real-world Example: It's like claiming your backup quarterback is the real star player.
Mao Zedong's Viewpoint 🤔
- Diplomatic Insult: Mao saw the USA's Taiwan backing as an insult to the PRC and its people.
- Real-world Example: It's like if someone recognized your younger sibling as the family genius and completely ignored your achievements.
- Sabre Rattling: Mao did a lot of military posturing in the 1950s but didn't invade Taiwan.
- Real-world Example: Imagine talking a big game about dunking in basketball but never actually doing it.
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Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Taiwan vs. PRC Sino-American Diplomatic Standoff
551 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
Quick Summary 😎
The USA and Taiwan played relationship chess with the People's Republic of China (PRC), led by Mao Zedong. It was like that friend who never invites you to parties but invites your ex. Why? Because of Cold War vibes, the USA supported anti-Communist Taiwan instead of recognizing Communist Mainland China.
Key Concepts 🎯
Sino-American Hostility Over Taiwan
- Context: Post-1949, the USA continued to recognize Taiwan, led by Jiang Jieshi, instead of the PRC.
- Real-world Example: Imagine you break up and start seeing someone new, but all your friends still invite your ex to all events. Awkward, right? That's how Mao felt.
- Cold War Divisions: The USA had a habit of backing anti-Communist regimes, no matter how sketchy, due to Cold War tensions.
- Real-world Example: It's like if your parents only let you hang out with kids who got straight A’s, even if those kids were jerks.
Lobbying for Taiwan in the USA
- Pro-Taiwan Lobby: Congress felt Taiwan was the Asian buffer against Communism.
- Real-world Example: Think of Taiwan as the bouncer at a club, keeping unwanted guests (Communism) out.
- UN & Security Council: The USA pretended Taiwan was the real China, keeping its UN status.
- Real-world Example: It's like claiming your backup quarterback is the real star player.
Mao Zedong's Viewpoint 🤔
- Diplomatic Insult: Mao saw the USA's Taiwan backing as an insult to the PRC and its people.
- Real-world Example: It's like if someone recognized your younger sibling as the family genius and completely ignored your achievements.
- Sabre Rattling: Mao did a lot of military posturing in the 1950s but didn't invade Taiwan.
- Real-world Example: Imagine talking a big game about dunking in basketball but never actually doing it.
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