Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) (nov 11, 1928 – mar 12, 1949)

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When Sun Yat-Sen dies, Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) becomes a military dictator

Rejects Western democracy

In 1921, Communist party develops in China with USSR support

Initially Chiang welcomes the party

But then, he turns on them and kills 5,000 people --> starts the civil war

Communist party led by Maotse Dung --> fighting against him

War is interrupted by Japanese invasion in 1937 but communist party and Maotse Dung eventually win in 1949

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