HISTORY135 - China and its Growth to Problematic Superpower: Part 2
This blog is Part 2 of the history of China and its growth to problematic superpower. My previous blog, Part 1 of this subject, covers Chinese history up to 1911. Part 2 starts in 1912 with the history of modern China to the present. I will also discuss what the future of China might look like, and how this relates to the United States on the world stage. Part 2 will end with some interesting facts about China. I will list my principal sources at the end. For reference, I include a modern map of China below. Modern China (1912 - present) Modern China began with the founding of the Republic of China (ROC) on January 1, 1912 . Thereafter followed decades of civil war, revolution, and China's eventual rise as a global superpower. Key eras and events include: · Republic of China & Warlord Era (1912-1949): The new republic, founded by Sun Yat-sen, ...