The Zunyi Conference, also known as the Zunyi Meeting, was a critical meeting of the Communist Party of China (CPC) that took place from January 15 to 17, 1935, in Zunyi, Guizhou Province.
During this conference, Mao Zedong emerged as a prominent leader within the CPC. It marked a turning point in the history of the CPC and the Chinese Revolution. The Zunyi Conference was held after the Long March, which was a strategic military retreat by the Red Army to escape the encirclement of the Kuomintang forces.
The Zunyi Conference shifted the direction of the CPC's revolution and laid the foundation for future successes. It established Mao's position as a leading figure in the party and set the stage for the eventual victory of the CPC in the Chinese Civil War and the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
Overall, the Zunyi Conference played a crucial role in reshaping the CPC's strategies and leadership, ultimately leading to its success in the Chinese revolution.
