Examining the Influence of the Yalta System on the Development and Outcome of the Chongqing Negotiations: An Eastern Prelude to the Cold War

This paper investigates the impact of the Yalta System on the Chongqing Negotiations. It explores the hidden rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during this period. The focus rests on their policies toward China and how these influenced discussions between the Nationalists and the Communists. Additionally, the paper examines the strategic goals behind the Double Tenth Agreement ("October 10th Agreement"). The study also links the Yalta System to the outbreak of China's Civil War. It highlights the Chongqing Negotiations' relationship with the international order established by the Yalta System. By analyzing both global dynamics, such as great-power competition, and domestic factors, such as the roles of the Kuomintang (KMT) and the govering of China (CPC), the paper offers a fresh perspective on China's Civil War. It further contributes new insights to the field of international relations.