Ceasefire Breakdown
Fighting around Hankou shows the fragility of local ceasefire arrangements
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1946 in China
Explore 75 historical events and records for China in 1946.
Historical records for China in 1946
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January
Peace Breakdown
Local clashes around Hankou illustrate the breakdown of peace efforts
Recognition of Outer Mongolia
The National Government formally recognises the independence of Outer Mongolia under the Sino-Soviet Treaty framework
Ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement is arranged under George Marshall's mediation
Coalition Government
Mao backs Communist participation in negotiations for a coalition government
Marshall Truce
General Marshall helps arrange a truce between Nationalist and Communist forces
Nationalist Communist Ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement temporarily halts major Nationalist-Communist fighting while American mediation attempts to create a political settlement.
Peace Negotiations
Marshall's mediation produces a ceasefire while political negotiations continue
Political Consultative Conference
Zhang Junmai participates in constitutional discussions at the Political Consultative Conference
Political Consultative Conference
Shen Junru represents Democratic League opinion during the coalition government talks
Political Consultative Conference
The Political Consultative Conference opens with Nationalist, Communist and other political representatives seeking agreement on government reconstruction and constitutional issues.
Political Consultative Conference
Chiang's government opens the Political Consultative Conference with Communist and third-party delegates
PCC Agreements
Chiang accepts conference resolutions but later disputes over implementation undermine the settlement
March
Battle of Siping
Liu Handong's Nationalist troops fight Communist forces for control of Siping
Battle of Siping
Li Tianyou helps command Communist forces during the first 1946 battle for Siping
Battle of Siping
Wan Yi participates in Communist operations during the March fighting at Siping
Manchuria Campaign
Lin Biao organises Communist forces in Manchuria after Japanese defeat and Soviet withdrawal
Manchuria Campaign
Du Yuming leads Nationalist operations as fighting for Manchuria intensifies after the Soviet withdrawal
April
Second Battle of Siping
Lin Biao defends Siping against Nationalist attacks in a major Manchurian battle
Second Battle of Siping
Bai Chongxi advises and supports Nationalist operations in Manchuria during the Siping fighting
Second Battle of Siping
Sun Li-jen's New First Army participates in the Nationalist pressure on Siping
Second Battle of Siping
Liao Yaoxiang commands Nationalist units during the Siping campaign
Second Battle of Siping
Du Yuming commands Nationalist forces in the second major battle for Siping
Siping Strategy
Mao urges Communist forces to hold Siping as a strategic position in Manchuria
Capture of Harbin
Communist forces consolidate control of Harbin after the Soviet withdrawal from Manchuria
May
Japanese Surrender Administration
Zhu De is associated with Communist efforts to receive and administer former Japanese-held areas in North China
People's Liberation Army
Zhu De is identified with the Communist armed forces as they adopt the People's Liberation Army title
People's Liberation Army
Zhu De is identified as commander in chief of the Communist armed forces using the PLA title
People's Liberation Army
Communist forces adopt the title People's Liberation Army
PLA Command
Zhu De commands Communist forces against the Nationalists as the civil war intensifies
PLA Command
Zhu De commands Communist forces as they prepare for renewed war against the Nationalists
Land Reform
Mao supports the shift from rent reduction toward more radical land reform in Communist-held areas
May Fourth Directive
Liu Shaoqi is associated with the land policy directive encouraging redistribution in Communist areas
Communist Withdrawal from Siping
Lin Biao withdraws Communist forces from Siping after heavy fighting
Nationalist Capture of Siping
Nationalist forces take Siping after Communist defenders withdraw
Advance on Changchun
Sun Li-jen's forces participate in the Nationalist advance into Changchun
Capture of Changchun
Nationalist forces capture Changchun during the struggle for Manchuria
Return to Nanjing
The National Government formally returns its capital from Chongqing to Nanjing
June
Central Plains Breakout
Li Xiannian leads Communist forces during the Central Plains breakout after Nationalist attacks begin
Central Plains Campaign
Liu Bocheng commands Communist forces resisting Nationalist pressure in central China
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