red china

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A historical and political term for the People's Republic of China under communist rule: This term specifically refers to the nation from the establishment of its communist government in 1949, emphasizing its political ideology and system. It is a dated and politically charged term.

Usage
  • The term 'Red China' was used primarily during the Cold War era in Western political discourse to distinguish the communist-led mainland from the Republic of China (Taiwan).
  • It is now considered archaic, politically loaded, and often pejorative. In modern academic and diplomatic contexts, the standard terms are "the People's Republic of China" (PRC) or "China."
Examples
  • During the 1950s, many news reports discussed the tensions between the United States and Red China.
  • The phrase "the Bamboo Curtain" was sometimes used in reference to Red China, analogous to the "Iron Curtain" in Europe.
  • (Historical Context) Maps from the mid-20th century sometimes labeled the mainland as Red China.
Advanced Usage / Notes
  • The term is a compound noun where "red" symbolizes communism and revolution. Its usage has significantly declined since the normalization of diplomatic relations and the adoption of the "One-China Policy" by many nations.
  • Employing this term today can imply a specific, often critical, historical or ideological perspective. It is not neutral.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mainland China: A contemporary, primarily geographical term referring to the territory under the PRC's control, excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
  • Communist China: A slightly less common but similarly dated synonym for Red China.
  • The People's Republic of China (PRC): The official and current formal name.
Synonyms
  • Communist China (dated)
  • The People's Republic of China (PRC) (formal/standard)
Important Distinction
  • China can refer to the broader geographical, historical, and cultural entity spanning millennia.
  • 'Red China' refers specifically to the modern state under communist governance since 1949. It does not refer to the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan.
Noun
  1. a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

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