Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Cheng Chen Biography and Timeline

Follow Cheng Chen through 7 dated historical records for China.

Cheng Chen, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1944–1957Years on this page

1944

Minister of War

Minister of War · Warfare / Military

Appointed Minister of War

Minister of War

Minister of War · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Minister of War

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1944-1946

1950

Prime Minister of China

Prime Minister of China · Government / Chinese Communist Party

Appointed Prime Minister of China, 1st term

Role range: 1950-1954

1953

United Nations

Prime Minister of China · Warfare / United Nations

The US Senate rejects China PR membership to UN

Role range: 1950-1954

1954

Vice President

Vice President · Government / Chinese Communist Party

Appointed Vice President of China

Role range: 1954-1965

1956

Politburo

Member of Politburo · Government / Chinese Communist Party

Appointed Member of Politburo

Role range: 1956-1969

1957

Prime Minister of China

Prime Minister of China · Government / Chinese Communist Party

Appointed Prime Minister of China, 2nd term

Role range: 1957-1963

Records, sources and methodology

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