• What China Wanted: China, or the People's Republic of China (PRC), was super eager to get Taiwan back. Imagine you had an awesome LEGO set and someone else had just one piece of it—that's how China felt about Taiwan!
• No Deal: China didn't want any half-measures, like creating "two Chinas." Think of it like wanting to win a sports game but not settling for a tie.
• Relations with the USA: China said, "Hey America, if you want to be buddies, make sure Taiwan isn't a separate country!"

🤓 Real-World Example: You know how you just can't imagine splitting your favorite band? That's how China felt about Taiwan being separate.

• Vietnam War Tension: The U.S. going to war in Vietnam made things super awkward in the Asia-Pacific region.
• PRC’s Reaction: China called America's Vietnam involvement "imperialism" and cited Taiwan as another example of the U.S. being a control freak.

🍿 Real-World Example: Imagine a popular kid in school trying to control everything and everyone; that's how China saw America's actions in Asia.

• Global Goals: China supported anti-colonial movements, hoping to be the superhero of international revolution.
• Bandung Conference: Here, China said the USA was the "bad guy" threatening world peace.

🎥 Real-World Example: Think of China as the character in movies who tries to become the new hero by fighting against the old ones (U.S. and USSR).