If the Communists are somehow defeated, driven back or stopped, (Mao dies, or American involement) and China remains a Nationalist State what effect would this have on the Cold War in general? Is it even possible for the KMT to remain in charge? If so, how would the Soviets feel about having a pro-American state right on their borders. What would th knock on effects be for Communism in Asia? Would they remain pro-American or would we have a "third-way" power?