the Cold War in Asia

  • China forms Alliance with the USSR

    this was after the Chinese civil war in which communist forces beat nationalist forces. this was a containment failure for the USA and led to the defensive perimeter strategy.
  • San Fransisco Peace Treaty

    treaty between USA and Japan.
    the treaty did not:
    -restrict economy
    -restrict politics
    -blame Japan
    -restrict arms
    -impose reparations. the treaty did:
    -recognise Japanese sovereignty
    -renounce claims to neighbouring territories (eg Korea)