Mao Zedong
- After he fled he began to rebuild the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
- Mao built party on the peasantry (no urban workers to deal with)
- Chiang fought hard to rid the CCP from their stronghold even as the Japanese began to invade Manchuria
- CCP fought guerrilla warfare
Summary
The CCP (Chinese Communist Party) was essentially rebuilt by Mao Zedong whom desired to eradicate the CCP's base of operations. However, the CCP utilized guerrilla warfare as the party itself was created on the peasantry. Meanwhile, the Japanese were invading Manchuria.