Multiple choice Communists came to power in China in 1946 1945 1947 1949 1961 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The Communist Party of China, led by Mao Zedong, established the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949, after winning the Chinese Civil War against the Nationalists. 1947 (C) is too early, while 1961 (E) is much later.