translation.en: In 1949, when the Party took power, China was mired in civil wars, dismembered by foreign aggression, average life expectancy at that time, 41 years old.
translation.zh: 1949年中共执政时， 中国战火肆虐，外敌横行，国土四分五裂，满目疮痍, 中国人的人均寿命仅为41岁。