Yan Xishan

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1. When was Yan Xishan born?October 8, 1883
2. Where was Yan Xishan born?Hongtong County, Shanxi province, China
3. What is Yan Xishan known for?Dominant political and military control over Shanxi province from 1911 to 1949
4. What is the career?Warlord, Governor of Shanxi, acting Premier of the Republic of China
5. What is the key political stance?Maintained relative autonomy, engaged in shifting alliances during periods of conflict
6. Who was Yan Xishan?Yan Xishan was a Chinese warlord who ruled Shanxi province for almost 40 years, from 1911 to 1949.

Warlord Era: A period of decentralized power in China (1916-1928) characterized by regional military leaders' dominance.
Second United Front: A wartime alliance between the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party) and the Communist Party of China against Japanese aggression.
Transitional Figure: An individual whose actions or influence bridge two distinct historical periods or ideologies.
Chinese Civil War: A protracted conflict between the Nationalist and Communist parties for control of China, concluding in 1949.