He worked within the united front in Shanghai, Canton and Hunan focusing on labor organization, propaganda and the Peasant Movement Training Institute. ... During the Japanese Invasion in China, the main political party, the Kuomintang and the communists were forced to form a united front. ... Upon establishing the three stages of war, Mao set an objective which is 'to preserve oneself and destroy the enemy.' ... The first one is dominant on the first and third stage which leads to total defeat of the opponent. The second, Guerrilla war dominant on stage two. ...

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"The bear's-paw was braised just right, matsutake[a kind of mushroom which is prized by Chinese] and abalone were stewed in a pot with enticing smell; a little glass bowl of cubilose [edible bird's nests] was set in front of each chair, the texture of it was visitable; the fins, scallops, and crabs were cooked with eagles, all kinds of delicacies were full of the dinner table. ... "My mom was standing in front of the range, she had nothing to cook except the yams. ... The abundance of ingredients has jumped the world of Chinese food up to a new stage. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

This form of propaganda which slandered the West was helpful to the Chinese government to show a strong front, while in reality the Imperial court was quickly declining in power. ... At this stage war was now a very imminent certainty, and although it was not likely when trade first began with Britain, it was always a possibility which was known by the Chinese, as they recognised the vast military superiority of the British. ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate