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The Early Years of the People’s Republic of China (1949-1957): Consolidation of Power and Social Transformation – Explore the Policies and Campaigns Implemented by the CCP After Taking Power, Including Land Reform, Suppression of Counter-Revolutionaries, And The First Five-Year Plan, Aiming to Consolidate Control and Lay the Foundation for a Socialist Society.

The Early Years of the People's Republic of China (1949-1957): Consolidation of Power and Social Transformation (A Lecture - Buckle Up, Comrades!) (Professor Red Star - adjusted slightly for Western…
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The Retreat of the Nationalists to Taiwan (1949): The Establishment of the Republic of China on Taiwan – Examine the Decision and Process of the Kuomintang Government and Military to Retreat to Taiwan, Establishing a Rival Government to the Newly Founded PRC on the Mainland, Leading to a Long-Lasting Political Division Across the Taiwan Strait.

The Great Escape: How the Nationalists Ended Up on Taiwan and Why It Still Matters 🇹🇼🇨🇳 (A Lecture on the KMT Retreat to Taiwan and the Enduring Division of China)…
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The Crossing of the Yangtze (April 1949): The Communist Advance to Southern China – Examine the Military Campaign by the People’s Liberation Army to Cross the Yangtze River, Breaking the Nationalist Defense Line and Leading to the Capture of Nanjing and Other Major Cities in Southern China, Signaling the Imminent End of Nationalist Rule on the Mainland.

The Crossing of the Yangtze (April 1949): The Communist Advance to Southern China – A Lecture (Slide 1: Title Slide - Image of PLA soldiers crossing the Yangtze in small…
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The Huaihai Campaign (1948-1949): A Decisive Battle in the Chinese Civil War – Examine One of the Largest and Most Crucial Military Campaigns of the Chinese Civil War, Exploring the Strategies and Outcomes That Led to a Major Defeat for the Nationalist Forces and Paved the Way for the Communist Victory.

The Huaihai Campaign (1948-1949): The "Rice Cart" That Won China for the Communists! 🍚🚚 Alright, settle down class! Today, we're diving headfirst into the muddy, bloody, and ultimately game-changing Huaihai…
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The Chongqing Negotiations (1945): A Brief Attempt at Post-War Reconciliation – Examine the Meetings Between Chiang Kai-shek (Nationalist) and Mao Zedong (Communist) After World War II, Aiming to Negotiate a Peaceful Solution to the Civil War, Exploring the Deep Mistrust and Fundamental Differences That Ultimately Led to the Resumption of Full-Scale Conflict.

The Chongqing Negotiations (1945): A Brief Attempt at Post-War Reconciliation – Or, How to Throw a Peace Party and Nobody Comes! (A Lecture in the History of Futile Diplomacy) (Professor…
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The Japanese Surrender (September 2, 1945): The End of World War II in Asia and China’s Victory – Examine the Formal Surrender of Japan, Marking the End of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II in Asia, Exploring the Jubilation in China After Years of Brutal Occupation and Warfare, And The Complex Challenges That Lay Ahead.

The Japanese Surrender (September 2, 1945): The End of World War II in Asia and China's Victory – A Lecture (Professor stands at the lectern, sporting a slightly rumpled tweed…
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The Cairo Conference (1943): Allied Powers Discuss Post-War Asia – Examine the Meeting Between Chiang Kai-shek (China), Franklin D. Roosevelt (US), And Winston Churchill (UK) During World War II, Where They Discussed the Strategy Against Japan and the Future of Asia, Affirming China’s Status as a Major Allied Power and Discussing the Return of Territories.

The Cairo Conference (1943): Allied Powers Discuss Post-War Asia – A Hilarious History Lecture (Professor clears throat, adjusts spectacles perched precariously on nose, and beams at the 'students' before him.…
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The Chongqing Bombings (1938-1943): Terror from the Skies During the War with Japan – Examine the Prolonged and Devastating Aerial Bombing Campaign Carried out by the Japanese Against the Nationalist Wartime Capital of Chongqing, Exploring the Impact on Civilians and the Resilience of the Chinese Government and People Under Siege.

The Chongqing Bombings (1938-1943): Terror from the Skies During the War with Japan – A Lecture (Professor stands at a podium, adjusting their glasses with a dramatic flair. A projection…
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The Rape of Nanjing (December 1937 – January 1938): A Period of Unspeakable Horrors – Revisit the Nanjing Massacre and Explore the Widespread Atrocities Committed by Japanese Troops Against Chinese Civilians and Disarmed Soldiers After the City’s Fall, A Dark Chapter in History Marked by Extreme Violence and Suffering, Remaining a Source of Historical Contention and Pain.

The Rape of Nanjing (December 1937 - January 1938): A Period of Unspeakable Horrors (A Lecture Exploring the Darkest Corners of Human History) (Content Warning: This lecture discusses extremely graphic…
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The Battle of Shanghai (1937): A Bloody Defense Against Japanese Invasion – Examine the Prolonged and Brutal Battle for Control of Shanghai, Exploring the Fierce Resistance by Chinese Forces and the Devastating Impact on the City, Demonstrating China’s Determination to Fight Back Against Japanese Aggression.

The Battle of Shanghai (1937): A Bloody Defense Against Japanese Invasion – A Lecture (Intro Music: A dramatic, slightly cheesy rendition of "The Internationale") Good morning, class! Settle down, settle…