*Prior to 1939, China and [[Nazi Germany]] had seen close economic and military ties. After the outbreak of war in Europe, Germany was generally reluctant to help Chinese forces.
*Prior to 1939, China and [[Nazi Germany]] had seen close economic and military ties. After the outbreak of war in Europe, Germany was generally reluctant to help Chinese forces.
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*The [[Soviet Union]] provided the largest amount of foreign aid to China during the war, some $250 million worth of supplies.
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*The [[Soviet Union]] provided the largest amount of foreign aid to China during the war, some $250 million worth of supplies. {{fact}}
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*The [[United States]] aided in supplying materiel to China until the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Soon after going to war with Japan (see [[Pacific front of World War II]]), the US developed a volunteer fighter wing known as the [[Flying Tigers]], which saw great success over Chinese skies (300 kills compared to 12 losses).
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*The [[United States]] aided in supplying materiel to the Kuomintanguntil the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Soon after going to war with Japan (see [[Pacific front of World War II]]), the US developed a volunteer fighter wing known as the [[Flying Tigers]], which saw great success over Chinese skies (300 kills compared to 12 losses).