Who were the nationalists fighting in 1927?

In 1927, the nationalists in China, primarily represented by the Kuomintang (KMT) led by Chiang Kai-shek, were fighting against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and warlord factions during the Chinese Civil War. The KMT aimed to unify China and establish a centralized government, while the CCP sought to promote communist ideology and gain support from the peasantry. This conflict marked a significant turning point in China's political landscape, leading to a prolonged struggle for power between the two parties.