OCT 1949 — The People’s Republic

WHAT CHANGES ON THE MAP

China (the Republic, 1912–49)

The Republic of China — the government of the day → Communist-controlled territory

ON THE GROUND

Hainan — the Nationalist remnant that holds until April 1950

THE CHAPTERS OF THIS MOMENT

CH 12 — The People’s Republic

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