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1933 in China

Explore 8 historical events and records for China in 1933.

Historical records for China in 1933

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March

Siege of Shanghai

Kai-Shek, Chiang ยท Shanghai ยท Head of State ยท Warfare / China War

A ceasefire ends the major 1932 fighting in Shanghai between Chinese and Japanese forces.

May

Peace

Kai-Shek, Chiang ยท Head of State ยท Warfare / China War

Nationalist China signs the Tanggu Truce with Japan, establishing a demilitarized zone south of the Great Wall.

September

Fifth Encirclement Campaign

Kai-Shek, Chiang ยท Jiangxi ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Civil War

Launches the fifth encirclement campaign against Communist base areas, relying on large troop concentrations and fortified blockhouses.

November

Rebellion of Fujian

Kai-Shek, Chiang ยท Fujian ยท Head of State ยท Revolution / Revolution of China

The Fujian Rebellion challenges Chiangโ€™s government but collapses after Nationalist military pressure.

Other events (month unknown)

Invasion of Hebei

Kai-Shek, Chiang ยท Hebei ยท Head of State ยท Warfare / China War

Japanese forces expand into Rehe and northern Hebei during the Great Wall campaign, increasing pressure on Chiangโ€™s government.

Mobilization

Chen, Yun ยท Jiangxi ยท Warfare / Civil War

Joins Mao Tsetung & the Red Army in their mountain base in Jiangxi Province

Politburo

Tse-Tung, Mao ยท Member of Politburo ยท Politics / Communist Party

Appointed Member of Politburo

Red Army

Chen, Yun ยท Jiangxi ยท Warfare / Civil War

Joins Mao Tsetung & the Red Army in their mountain base in Jiangxi Province

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