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China’s history dates back more than 6,000 years, beginning with the recorded history of the Shang Dynasty. During this time, many of the independent states in China were in constant conflict as each tried to gain more power and territory. The first unified Chinese state was formed during the Qin Dynasty in 221BC.

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Tensions continued to boil between the Nationalist and the Communist parties and led to civil war, but they were forced into an uncomfortable partnership during the Sino-Japanese War from 1937 to 1945. When the Japanese finally surrendered, the Chinese Civil War was resumed. The Communist Party of China won this civil war and founded the People’s Republic of China laying claim to the island of Taiwan.

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