First Chinese Civil War

First Chinese Civil War
Date	1927-1936
Outcome	The Communist Party of China succeeds and sends most of the Nationalists into exile to Taiwan. The People's Republic of China is declared.
Combatants	Communist Party of China Republic of China

The First Chinese Civil War was a conflict that lasted from 1927-1936. It involved various Communist insurgents fighting against the ruling Nationalists of the Republic of China. Due to backing from the Soviet Union, the Communists, under the leadership of Mao Zedong, succeeded. The Nationalists were sent into exile on the island of Taiwan, which was renamed to the Republic of China. The former Republic of China was transformed into the People's Republic of China.