Which of the following saved Chinese communists from being overwhelmed by Nationalist forces in the Chinese Civil War?
A) The Soviet Union changed its support from the Nationalists to the communists.
B) Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek died suddenly, throwing the Nationalist army into disarray.
C) The Japanese invasion diverted Nationalist troops from pursuing the communists into the Chinese interior.
D) The Nationalist army was diverted to fight against the Germans, who had hopes of conquering China.

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The Japanese invasion of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) significantly diverted Nationalist forces, allowing the Chinese communists to regroup and strengthen their position in the interior of China. This reprieve was crucial for the survival and eventual success of the Communist Party in China.

Which of the Following Saved Chinese Communists from Being Overwhelmed