Rebuilding the Nation (1950–1959): A Detailed Guide to Major Events in Chinese History

Reordering the Rivers and Mountains offers a detailed and objective account of major events in Chinese history from 1950 to 1959. In the early days of the People's Republic of China, “the government was in order, the people at peace, and everything was waiting to be rebuilt.” China embarked on unprecedented construction and development. Change, conflict, and challenge: crisis and opportunity went hand in hand. “A thousand miles of blades flash in the dark; hatred burns through nine cities. On the night of the full moon, none return; in the land of flowers, there is no peace. A heart's worth of silent blood, a mother's love in ten thousand strands. To wipe away our nation's shame, we go forth first; the next generation will restore our rivers and mountains.” China's development depends on everyone's efforts. Never forget our national humiliation, and we can build our motherland into a mighty nation.