Chinese Vs. Russian Communism The twentieth century became an era of massive change and Revolution in the Old World. It was an age of wars, expansion, and the enactment of new and radical ideas. Two very contrasting countries conducted extreme revolutions during the first half of this century, bringing into context the startling ideas of Karl Marx. Although the ways in which Russia and China instituted their new economic programs were quite similar, their foreign …
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…looked for personal gain on their part such as potential communist sattelite countries. China looked to others for help and support. Personal gain was something they could only accomplish once they became a stable enough country with a sound economy. Overall, while Russia and China were quite similar in their economic implentations, their means to revolution and foreign policy differed greatly due to their economic history and effectiveness of the communist party coming to power.