Negotiating the Founding of the Nation (1948-1949 Chinese Party Political Diary)

Author: Hao Zaijin
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: The intricate and intense political maneuvering in the political arena is no less fierce than the life-and-death battles on the battlefield. The establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 was completed through legal procedures by the first session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) acting as the National People's Congress. CPPCC representatives from all walks of life secretly traveled north to the liberated areas. The Kuomintang used every means to "block," while the Communist Party of China employed all efforts to "receive," with hidden struggles that were thrilling. The political views and deep-seated grievances among various parties were diverse: some took risks to travel, others hesitated and waited, some focused on expanding their own territories, some raised preconditions, and others remained wary of past grievances. Prominent figures from all fields gathered in Beijing, but who held the real power in the government? This book reveals many secrets of the political arena: Why did the secret connection between the Central Committee of the CCP in Xibaipo and the Hong Kong underground party suddenly break off? Why did Li Jishen become the target of public criticism? Why did Fu Zuoyi's mood change drastically after Lin Biao entered the city? What was Zhou Enlai chasing after Qu Wu under the moonlight? Where did Liu Yazi's grievances come from? How did the various Chinese parties respond when the "North Atlantic Treaty Organization" (NATO) was established? This book has previously won numerous literary awards, including the People's Literature Award, the Liberation Army Literature Award, and the National Report Literature Award.