Zunyi Conference

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The Zunyi Conference was a pivotal meeting of the Chinese Communist Party held in January 1935 during the Long March. At this conference, Mao Zedong solidified his leadership over the party, overcoming rivals who disagreed with his strategic approach to the revolution. The Long March itself was a 6,000-mile trek by communist troops to escape Nationalist forces, relocating their base from southeastern to northwestern China. This arduous journey, marked by significant losses and hardship, ultimately inspired many to join the Communist Party and established Mao's dominance, setting the stage for their eventual victory. The city of Zunyi in Guizhou province is now a historical site associated with this crucial event.12

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…Chinese Communist Party held a conference in Zunyi at which Mao Zedong, the future founder of the People’s Republic of China, finally established his dominance in the party over rival leaders who did not share his views on revolutionary strategy.
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…Chinese Communist Party held a conference in Zunyi at which Mao Zedong, the future founder of the People’s Republic of China, finally established his dominance in the party over rival leaders who did not share his views on revolutionary strategy.
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