Negotiating Communism (1948-1949 Chinese Party Political Diary)

Author: Hao Zaijin
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Publish Date: 2009-01-19
Features: A shocking history that shook the world, a major theme reflecting post-establishment political activities, and a panoramic scene with over 200 key figures taking the stage. Multi-party cooperation, the changing of the guard! The intricate and fierce struggles in the political arena are no less intense than the life-and-death battles on the battlefield. The founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 was completed through the legal procedures by the first session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) acting as the National People's Congress. Representatives from all sectors of the CPPCC secretly traveled north to the liberated areas. The Kuomintang used every means to "intercept," while the Communist Party of China (CPC) employed all possible efforts to "receive," with the hidden struggles being thrilling. Among the various parties, differing political views and deep-seated grievances existed. Some took risks to travel, others hesitated and waited, some focused on expanding their own territories, some proposed preconditions, and others remained wary of past grievances. Prominent figures from all walks of life gathered in Beijing, but who would hold the real power in the new government? This book reveals numerous political secrets: Why did the secret connection between the CPC Central Committee 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 Qu Wu for 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 won the People's Literature Award, the People's Liberation Army Literature Award, the National Report Literature Award, and other major literary prizes.