Red China is just a way of saying that it is communist. its never been an official name. its like saying Castro's Cuba or something like that. I think it stems from the close ties the US had with China before the 1949 revolution and horrible problems China caused after becoming communist.

The same generation that fought along side China as part of the Flying Tigers, fought China in Korea.

Saying Red China is a way of politely saying "back stabbing Chines communist bastards", and leaving the name China open for the the good people who don't deny basic human rights on a daily basis.

The name China has a lot of respect around the world, they are the oldest civilization and they are the biggest country in the world. its really sad to think that their government is one of the worst in the world. the people of China deserve better.

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