Kuomintang China

1937: Japan launches a full-scale invasion of China, sparking the Second Sino-Japanese War. The KMT and Communist forces temporarily put aside their differences to fight against the common enemy.
1945: The KMT emerges victorious from the war against Japan, and is able to defeat the Communist forces in the Chinese Civil War. Mao Zedong and other Communist leaders flee to Hong Kong and other overseas locations.
1950s-1960s: The KMT government implements a series of economic reforms aimed at boosting growth and development. The country experiences rapid industrialization and modernization, and becomes a major global player.
1980s-1990s: As the Chinese economy continues to grow, the KMT government faces increasing pressure to liberalize politically. Under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping, the government adopts a series of reforms aimed at promoting greater openness and transparency.
2000s-Present: China becomes a global superpower, with a thriving economy, strong military, and influential international presence. The KMT continues to play a dominant role in Chinese politics and society, and the country remains a one-party state.
In this alternate timeline, the KMT's victory in the Chinese Civil War results in a more centralized, modernized China that becomes a major global player. While the country faces challenges and tensions along the way, its success in overcoming them solidifies its status as a leading nation.