12 October 1938
Capital
The Nationalist government continues operating from Chongqing as the Japanese offensive drives deeper into central China.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Chongqing in China. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The Nationalist government continues operating from Chongqing as the Japanese offensive drives deeper into central China.
Assumes the role of Supreme Commander of the China Theater as China becomes a formal Allied belligerent in the wider Pacific War.
Nationalist China formally declares war on Japan after the Pacific War begins, ending the earlier undeclared legal status of the conflict.
Nationalist China signs a parallel treaty with Britain ending British extraterritorial privileges in China.
Formally insists that President Roosevelt replace General Joseph Stilwell after their command relationship deteriorates beyond repair.
Secures the recall of General Joseph Stilwell from his China commands after prolonged disputes over strategy, authority and military reform.
Appoints Albert Wedemeyer as chief of staff for the China Theater after the United States reorganizes the former China-Burma-India command.
Broadcasts news of Japan’s surrender and calls for restraint, humane treatment of Japanese civilians and prisoners, and a durable peace.
Meets Mao Zedong in Chongqing for negotiations intended to avert renewed civil war after Japan’s surrender.
Attends peace talks with Chiang Kaishek in Chongqing
The Nationalists and Communists conclude the Double Tenth Agreement after negotiations between Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong in Chongqing.
Zhou Enlai meets George Marshall during negotiations over ceasefire and political settlement
Zhou Enlai negotiates with George Marshall while the Communists present themselves as an independent Chinese political force
A ceasefire agreement is arranged under George Marshall's mediation
General Marshall helps arrange a truce between Nationalist and Communist forces
Marshall's mediation produces a ceasefire while political negotiations continue
The Political Consultative Conference opens with Nationalist, Communist and other political representatives seeking agreement on government reconstruction and constitutional issues.
Chiang's government opens the Political Consultative Conference with Communist and third-party delegates
Shen Junru represents Democratic League opinion during the coalition government talks
Zhang Junmai participates in constitutional discussions at the Political Consultative Conference
Zhou Enlai appeals for a coalition government at the Political Consultative Conference
Chiang accepts conference resolutions but later disputes over implementation undermine the settlement
Zhou Enlai supports the conference agreements on government reorganisation and constitutional principles
Deng Xiaoping helps coordinate political preparations concerning Tibet through the Southwest Bureau.
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