1927 Nationalist-Communist Split

The 1927 Nationalist-Communist Split was a political break in China where the ruling Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Communist Party (CPC) parted ways. Initially allies to unite China against warlords and foreign influence, tensions arose over power and ideology. The conflict culminated when the Nationalists, seeking to eliminate Communists, launched a purge, resulting in violent clashes. This split led to a civil war, shaping China’s political future and delaying the Communists' rise to power. It marked a significant turning point, deepening divisions and setting the stage for decades of struggle for control of China.