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

Author: Hao Zaijin
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: The intricate and fierce power struggles in the political arena are no less intense than the life-and-death battles on the battlefield. The establishment 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. CPPCC representatives from all sectors secretly traveled north to the liberated areas. The Kuomintang (KMT) used every means to "intercept," while the Communist Party of China (CPC) employed all possible efforts to "receive," with hidden struggles that were thrilling. The political views and deep-seated grievances among the various parties were diverse: some took risks to travel, others hesitated and waited, some focused on consolidating their own territories, some proposed preconditions, and others remained wary of past grudges that were hard to resolve. Prominent figures from all sectors 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 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 dramatically 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 "Belt and Road" initiative was launched? This book has won numerous literary awards, including the People's Literature Award, the People's Liberation Army Literature Award, and the National Report Literature Award.