is simmering international problem came to a head in 1958, when the red forces of mao zedong on china'sainland shelled the offshore islands garrisoned by trips from the , republic of china. united states's seven fleet appeared for action though , america's allies opposed intervention. president of, the china, was presented to disavow intentions to invade the mainland, and the shelling dwindled to a stop, leaving the china conflict unresolved. in cuba, several rebel factions united to fight for the over for batista.ator florencia during the revolt, the american naval base at guantanamo, cuba, was reinforced as a precautionary measure, but the united states maintained a hands-off policy. fidel castro, leader of the united rebel factions entered , havana in january, 1959, following the flight of batista, . castro promised free, democratic elections. these never materialized. brutal executions following his war trials, and the marxist backgrounds of chief aides made it increasingly evident his regime was under russian influence. evidence of communist agents in latin america had previously a