Nationalist China
Nationalist China proper noun: the Republic of China (particularly under the rule of the one-party Kuomintang regime in Nanjing during 1925 to 1948).
Proper noun
Nationalist China
- the Republic of China (particularly under the rule of the one-party Kuomintang regime in Nanjing during 1925 to 1948)
- It was learned reliably that Chiang’s closest associates finally suggested to him directly that the only salvation for Nationalist China is for him to step down and let others try to salvage the remnants—probably through negotiation with the Communists.1948 December 15, “Urge Chiang Resign As President”, in Evening Examiner, volume XCVII, number 139, Petersborough, page 1, column 1
- But still two questions remain. Can Nationalist China take a bridgehead without American aid? And once taken, what happens next? Of what good will a small piece of land around Foochow, or Amoy, or Putien be to Free China?1955, John C. Caldwell, Still the Rice Grows Green, Henry Regnery Company, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 177
- Synonyms:
- Free China
Synonyms of Nationalist China
Origin of Nationalist China
From nationalist + China.
Questions about Nationalist China
- What does Nationalist China mean?
- Nationalist China means the Republic of China (particularly under the rule of the one-party Kuomintang regime in Nanjing during 1925 to 1948).
- What part of speech is Nationalist China?
- Nationalist China is a proper noun.
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