Step into the early 20th century, where Vladimir Lenin reimagined Marxism for a world dominated by imperialism. Though he never set foot in China, his theories of anti-imperialism, peasant revolution, and the vanguard party deeply shaped the path of the Chinese revolution. From Sun Yat-sen’s alliances to Mao Zedong’s rise, discover how Lenin’s vision turned China from a semi-colony into a revolutionary powerhouse. In this video, you will learn: ???? How Lenin adapted Marxism for colonial and semi-colonial nations like China. ???? Why Lenin’s book Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism changed revolutionary theory. ???? Lenin’s role in supporting Sun Yat-sen and the Kuomintang-Communist alliance. ???? How Lenin’s theory of the vanguard party influenced the Chinese Communist Party. ???????? Why Lenin saw peasants, not just workers, as the key to China’s revolution. ???? How Lenin’s legacy lived on in Mao Zedong and the birth of the People’s Republic of China.
How Lenin Shaped the Chinese Revolution EXPLAINED
- September 9, 2026