Since 1949, Beijing has been the seat of government for the Chinese Communist Party, following the retreat of the Nationalists to Taiwan. This historical shift marks a significant change in China's political landscape. The correct answer to the multiple-choice question is "the Chinese Communist Party; the Nationalists." ;
Since 1949, Beijing has been the seat of government for the Chinese Communist Party, while Taiwan has been home to the Nationalists. This situation arose after the Nationalists retreated to Taiwan following their defeat in the Chinese Civil War. The correct answer is A. the Chinese Communist Party; the Nationalists.
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