As many historians had analyzed that the reasons behind the decision of Mao Zedong of getting involved in the Korean war, these were the national security problem, obstacle of uniting Taiwan, the impact from the Soviet Union, as well as Mao’s leading role.
Argument A – National Security Problem In the first place, Mao concerned about the national security problem when if the United States intervene in helping the South Korea and crossed the Yalu rivers that would threaten Chinese-Korean border. According to Cuming, Secretary of State Dean Acheson was supported by the president to commit American air and grand troops to the war on 25 June 1950. It also proved by the primary source, Truman’s statement on the invasion of South Korea, said …show more content…
After the civil war, China was separated into Chinese Communist government in China and GMD government in Taiwan. Depending on this situation, Mao aimed at achieving political consolidation first. However, the plan was disturbed when Truman dispatched the Seventh Fleet to move into the Taiwan on 27 June 1950. Cumings also cited that Maturing and Acheson had a desire to “keep the island separate from mainland control”. It showed the US leaders’ intention of controlling Taiwan and their action was “a well-planned American plot against Communist China” considered by the China’s leaders. Stalin also sent the message to told Mao that it was unable to get back of Taiwan when it was “at present the United States clings to as its springboard”. On the contrary, it was beneficial for the GMD government since its government took more time to rest by preventing an invasion from Chinese Communist government. Therefore, Chiang Kai-Shek, as Wang and Chen said above, was prepared to support the UN forces, including 33,000 troops and 20 air transports. It probably caused the cooperation between the US and Chiang, which may lead Mao meet his goal harder. During the Korean War, CCP leaders even bought ammunition because “Chiang’s bandits intended to bomb all big cities in China at that time.” It was not only threatening Chinese Communist government, but
Argument A – National Security Problem In the first place, Mao concerned about the national security problem when if the United States intervene in helping the South Korea and crossed the Yalu rivers that would threaten Chinese-Korean border. According to Cuming, Secretary of State Dean Acheson was supported by the president to commit American air and grand troops to the war on 25 June 1950. It also proved by the primary source, Truman’s statement on the invasion of South Korea, said …show more content…
After the civil war, China was separated into Chinese Communist government in China and GMD government in Taiwan. Depending on this situation, Mao aimed at achieving political consolidation first. However, the plan was disturbed when Truman dispatched the Seventh Fleet to move into the Taiwan on 27 June 1950. Cumings also cited that Maturing and Acheson had a desire to “keep the island separate from mainland control”. It showed the US leaders’ intention of controlling Taiwan and their action was “a well-planned American plot against Communist China” considered by the China’s leaders. Stalin also sent the message to told Mao that it was unable to get back of Taiwan when it was “at present the United States clings to as its springboard”. On the contrary, it was beneficial for the GMD government since its government took more time to rest by preventing an invasion from Chinese Communist government. Therefore, Chiang Kai-Shek, as Wang and Chen said above, was prepared to support the UN forces, including 33,000 troops and 20 air transports. It probably caused the cooperation between the US and Chiang, which may lead Mao meet his goal harder. During the Korean War, CCP leaders even bought ammunition because “Chiang’s bandits intended to bomb all big cities in China at that time.” It was not only threatening Chinese Communist government, but