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What damage did Jilin city experience after World War II?

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At the conclusion of World War II, Jilin city suffered significant damage during the Soviet occupation of Northeast China and the subsequent civil war between Nationalist and communist forces.1

Specifically, just prior to Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945, Soviet forces entered the region and dismantled key industrial installations, removing them to the Soviet Union. Following the departure of Soviet troops, the city experienced further instability and conflict as control shifted between Chinese Nationalist and communist forces.21