The journey of communism in China traces back to Mao Tse-tung's triumph, which marked the establishment of the People's Republic of China. This era saw significant transformations in the nation as Mao's policies shaped its direction. The narrative takes a pivotal turn with President Nixon's groundbreaking visit to China in 1972, which opened diplomatic relations between the two countries and altered the global political landscape. This period highlights the evolution of China's communist regime and its increasing influence on the world stage.
Show
Cold War
Episode
S01E15
Air Date
Feb 27, 1999
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Comrades (1917-1945)
S01E02
Iron Curtain (1945–1947)
S01E03
Marshall Plan (1947–1952)
S01E04
Berlin (1948–1949)
S01E05
Korea (1949–1953)
S01E06
Reds (1948–1953)
S01E07
After Stalin (1953–1956)
S01E08
Sputnik (1949–1961)
S01E09
The Wall (1958–1963)
S01E10
Cuba (1959–1962)
S01E11
Vietnam (1954–1968)
S01E12
MAD (1960–1972)
S01E13
Make Love Not War (The 60s)
S01E14
Red Spring (The 60s)
S01E15
China (1949–1972)
S01E16
Detente (1969–1975)
S01E17
Good Guys, Bad Guys (1967–1978)
S01E18
Backyard (1954–1990)
S01E19
Freeze (1977–1981)
S01E20
Soldiers of God (1975–1988)
S01E21
Spies (1944–1994)
S01E22
Star Wars (1981–1988)
S01E23
The Wall Comes Down (1989)
S01E24
Conclusions (1989–1991)