Stimson-Doctrine
The United States announces the Stimson Doctrine, refusing to recognize territorial changes in China achieved by force.
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1932 in China
Explore 14 historical events and records for China in 1932.
Historical records for China in 1932
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January
Siege of Shanghai
Japanese and Chinese forces begin major fighting in Shanghai during the January 28 Incident.
March
Manchukuo
Becomes nominal ruler of Japanese-backed Manchukuo.
September
Lytton Report
The Lytton Report concludes that Japan acted as the aggressor in Manchuria and rejects Manchukuo as genuinely independent.
Other events (month unknown)
Central Revolutionary Military Commission
Takes senior responsibilities in the Communist military leadership in the Jiangxi Soviet.
Independence of China
Proclaims the independence of Manchukuo, formerly Manchuria, a Japanese puppet state
Independence of Manchukuo
Proclaims the independence of Manchukuo, formerly Manchuria, a Japanese puppet state
Lytton Commission
The Nationalist government cooperates with the League of Nations investigation led by Lord Lytton.
President of China
Appointed President of Manchoukuo by the Japanese
Rule of Manchukuo
Proclaims the independence of Manchukuo, formerly Manchuria, a Japanese puppet state
Rule of Manchuria
Proclaims the independence of Manchukuo, formerly Manchuria, a Japanese puppet state
Siege of Ruijing
Continues the fourth encirclement campaign against the Communist Jiangxi Soviet while balancing pressure from Japan.
Siege of Ruijing
Ordered by Chiang Kai-Shek to attack the Communist base at Ruijin
Siege of Shanghai
Defends Shanghai against the Japanese
How these records were prepared
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