As the civil war in China raged on, the conflict reached unprecedented levels of brutality, resulting in a staggering number of casualties from all sides. The global community, represented by journalists and military correspondents, observed and documented what would go down in history as the bloodiest civil war to date. The mounting death toll, exceeding a hundred thousand, garnered international attention, leading various advocacy groups to rise in a collective call for peace. However, the reality was far from this idealistic vision, as the four factions vying for control of the nation were deeply entrenched in their pursuit, fueled by historical exploitation by Western powers.