oct 1, 1949 - Communist China Established
Description:
During the Cold War, China, as the People's Republic of China (PRC) under Mao Zedong, initially aligned with the Soviet Union but later developed a complex and evolving relationship with both the USSR and the United States. China's communist revolution in 1949 had a significant impact on the global balance of power, becoming a third force in the Cold War after the Sino-Soviet split.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 1, 1949
Now
~ 75 years ago