Warlordism

this still lacks commentary on focusing on whether this emphasizes that CONDITIONS are mainly responsible for the rise of a SPS, or LEADERSHIP   In contrast to Mao, there were many warlords. These 'anti-Mao' //(term needs explanation)// chose to divide China in many ways. For example, their ways created an unstable China both geopolitically and economically. This is because there was no inter-trade and the Chinese people were divided but spoke the same language and had the same culture. Mao would seek to change this and used it as a means to gain power and rule over China.