Paul Sorrells

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After his bloody start, Chiang had made huge strides in his attempt to establish a government that could modernize China and end the stain of imperialism on its soil. During the first half of the decade, the Chinese economy began to improve markedly and indigenous businesses, from textiles to tobacco, thrived. Chinese diplomats began to take an important role in organizations such as the League of Nations. Infrastructure in the cities expanded: in the decade up to 1937, China’s paved roads doubled from 30,000 to 60,000 kilometers, and the railway system also improved. Still, Chiang’s regime at ...more
Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945
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