In this podcast, Dr Jim Hoare (SOAS), examines the Chinese involvement in the Korean War.

1. Why did Mao and China intervene?
2. What were the main tactics and methods used by the Chinese?
3. What do know about the experience, morale and performance of the Chinese troops?
4. Why did the Chinese involvement continue beyond 1952?
5. What did the Chinese learn from their involvement?
6. How did the Korean War effect Sino-Soviet relations?