A Study On John King Fairbank's View Of The Communist Party Of China In 1940s

John K.Fairbank was came to China two times in 1940 s,observing and analyzing deeply the chinese political situation,causing more profound understanding about the Communist Party of China,broking the American people stereotype impression on it,forming a systematic view of the Communist Party of China in 1940 s.First of all,this paper clarifies the basic background of the formation of John K.Fairbank's perspective of Communist Party of China in 1940 s.After the Second World War,the international situation changes,Chinese civil war continually were provided the background for John K.Fairbank's opinion of Chinese Communist Party;the philosophy of pragmatism has become the mainstream trend in the United States,the United States long-term exist the "Red Scare" wave provides reference of ideas for John K.Fairbank's outlook about Chinese Communist Party.John K.Fairbank was came to China two times in 1940 s,During this period,he visited cultural scholars and the leadership of The Kuomintang,known the left provides direct practical source for the formation of John K.Fairbank China Communist outlook.Secondly,this paper discusses the main content of John K.Fairbank's view of the Communist Party of China in1940 s,including three aspects understanding of the Communist Party of China's ideology,political characteristics and social roles in 1940 s.At last,the author objectively analyzes and evaluates John K.Fairbank's view of the Communist Party of China in 1940 s.I have make a positive critic about perspective of Communist Party of China in 1940 s.it has historical significance that opened a new channel for the American people to correctly understand the Communist Party of China,meanwhile provided a theoretical reference for American adjust the policy to China;also affirmed its practical significance that promotion of domestic history research perspective of diversification,prompted the forming and developing of Modern Chinese Studies in the United States.At the same time,it points out the limitations of the research on the national interests of the United States and the principles of pragmatism.Through research and analysis John K.Fairbank's viewpoint of Chinese Communist Party in 1940 s,will enrich the theory system of the history of the Communist Party of China,help to strengthen the construction of the Communist Party of China,which is also beneficial to the progress and development of the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.