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1940 in China

Explore 5 historical events and records for China in 1940.

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Historical records for China in 1940

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March

30 March 1940

Wang Jingwei Regime

Kai-Shek, Chiang · Nanjing · Head of State · Warfare / Sinoese War

Rejects the Japanese-sponsored collaborationist government established at Nanjing under Wang Jingwei and continues resistance from Chongqing.

April

April 1940

Constitution of China

Ching-wei, Wang · Nanking · Head of State · Government / Government of China

Heads a Japanese puppet Government at Nanking

April 1940

Head of State

Ching-wei, Wang · Nanking · Head of State · Government / Government of China

Appointed Head of State for China

April 1940

Head of State

Ching-wei, Wang · Nanking · Head of State · Warfare / Sinoese War

Appointed Head of State for China

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1940

Hundred Regiment

Ho, Long · Commander of 120th Division · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Directs the Hundred Regiment guerrilla campaign against the Japanese

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