British Movietone
GUESTS OF CHINA
During their stay in Peking, forty-one American students have been paying a visit to Communist China, as guests of the Government, led by Premier Chou En-Lai. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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China in Revolution 1911-1949 (Part 1/10)
"Keep your hair or lose your head" was the cry of Chinese barbers prior to the Revolution. But beneath the traditional appearance, discontent was growing and in 1911 a military revolt overthrew the Emperor. Men cut their queues; however,...
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China in Revolution 1911-1949(Part 2/10)
The struggle for leadership of the Nationalist Party after the death of Sun Yat Sen is the focus of part two of this ten-part series devoted to the Chinese Revolution. Chiang Kai Shek emerges as Commander and Chief and leads The Northern...