Historical Events tagged with "yanan"
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Mao Zedong Advocates Learning Reform
Mao Zedong delivered a speech advocating reforms in educational practices, the Communist Party's structure, and literature. This speech provided a framework for the Yan'an Rectification Movement, aiming to align party members with Mao's ideological principles and enhance ideological purity. The Rectification Movement sought to deal with various issues related to factionalism and incorrect ideological perspectives within the Communist Party, particularly during the ongoing Japanese invasion. It became a significant point of transformation within Chinese communism, emphasizing Marxist-Leninist thought and fostering closer ties between the leadership and the masses.
Continue ReadingEnd of the Long March by CCP Forces
The Long March, a pivotal military maneuver by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during the Chinese Civil War, reached its conclusion as troops arrived at their destination. This strategic retreat, lasting over a year, was undertaken in response to the relentless pursuit of the Nationalist forces led by Chiang Kai-shek. The march began in October of the previous year, covering more than 6,000 miles across treacherous terrain and significantly impacting the CCP's prominence in Chinese politics.
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