The defeated nationalist Kuomintang administration withdrew to the island of Taiwan. The founding of the People's Republic of China meant the coming to power of a communist government in one of the world's most populous countries, and it significantly affected the international balances of power during the Cold War period.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Founding of the People's Republic of China?
- On 1 October 1949, following the victory of the Chinese Communist Party under the leadership of Mao Zedong in the civil war, the establishment of the People's Republic of China was proclaimed.
- When did Founding of the People's Republic of China happen?
- 1949 CE
- Where did Founding of the People's Republic of China take place?
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