Problem: (1) In 1938 Japan , under pressure from Germany , ended its support for China and Falkenhausen was forced to withdraw from China .
(2) In 1938 , under pressure from Germany , Japan ended its support for China , and Falkenhausen had to withdraw from China .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) The venue has two stages , a main stage ( capacity 300 people ) and a small stage ( capacity 1100 people ) .
(2) The venue has two stages , a small stage ( capacity of 300 people ) and a main stage ( capacity 1,100 people ) .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Most pre- 1976 series produced by CBS or distributed by CBS Films were later distributed by Viacom and Paramount Television .
(2) Most of the series produced by CBS before 1976 or distributed by CBS films were later distributed by Viacom and Paramount Television .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) She was selected in the 20th round of the 2012 WNBA Draft ( second total ) by Minnesota Lynx .
(2) It was selected in the second round of WNBA Draft 2012 ( 20th Overall ) by the Minnesota Lynx .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no