The Bear And The Dragon (1969)a

"The Bear and The Dragon" explores the tumultuous history between China and Russia from ancient times through the rise of communism. It details China's decline, the establishment of the Republic under Sun Yat-sen, and the subsequent rise of Mao Zedong and the Communist Party. The film chronicles Mao's Long March, the Sino-Japanese War, and the eventual proclamation of the People's Republic of China in 1949. It also covers the initial alliance between China and the Soviet Union, which later deteriorated into conflict over ideological differences and territorial disputes, culminating in rising tensions along their shared border. Keywords China, Russia, communism, Mao Zedong, Sun Yat-sen, Long March, People's Republic of China, Sino-Japanese War, Sino-Soviet relations, territorial disputes LIMITED DISTRIBUTION.