Central Plains Breakout
Li Xiannian leads Communist forces during the Central Plains breakout after Nationalist attacks begin
Role range: 1926-1949
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Li Xiannian Biography and Timeline
Follow Li Xiannian through 5 dated historical records for China.
Li Xiannian, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1946–1997Years on this page
1946
1982
Rule of Hong Kong
Begins negotiations with Margaret Thatcher over the return of Hong Kong
Role range: 1983-1989
1983
President of China
Appointed President of China
Role range: 1983-1989
1989
Resignation of Li Xiannian
Resigns from power
Role range: 1983-1989
1997
Rule of Hong Kong
Determines the formular for the return of Hong Kong, "One China, two systems"
Role range: 1983-1989
Records, sources and methodology
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