Introduction: The Hidden Architects of China’s Revolution The history of modern China is often presented as an internal struggle: a clash between Nationalists and Communists, culminating in Mao Zedong’s victory and the birth of the People’s Republic of China. But behind the dramatic headlines and propaganda, a far more complex—and troubling—story unfolds. The rise of … Continue reading How China Was Betrayed: Foundations, Statecraft, and the Communist Conquest