Central Plains Campaign
Deng Xiaoping works with Liu Bocheng in Communist political and military command during the renewed war
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1946 in China — Page 2
Explore 75 historical events and records for China in 1946.
Historical records for China in 1946
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June
General Offensive
Nationalist forces launch major attacks against Communist-held areas as full-scale civil war resumes
July
US Arms Suspension
The United States suspends arms sales to the National Government during Marshall's mediation effort
US Arms Suspension
The truce breaks down and the United States suspends arms sales to the Nationalists
East China Operations
Xue Yue directs Nationalist operations as fighting spreads in eastern China
Jiangsu Campaigns
Su Yu leads Communist field operations against Nationalist advances in Jiangsu
Northern Offensive
Chiang orders an offensive to capture Communist-held areas in northern China
Northwest Pressure
Hu Zongnan prepares Nationalist pressure against Communist bases in the northwest
Shandong Operations
Chen Yi commands Communist forces in East China as the civil war expands
September
Executive Yuan
T. V. Soong helps manage National Government administration during the civil war crisis
National Government
Soong Tse-ven serves in the National Government during the transition back to Nanjing
US Marine Withdrawal
US Marines begin withdrawing from parts of North China after postwar occupation and repatriation duties
October
First Visit to Taiwan
Visits Taiwan for the first time and attends events marking the anniversary of the island’s transfer from Japanese administration.
Xinhua Hong Kong Preparations
Gong Peng arrives in Hong Kong with Qiao Guanhua to prepare Communist external press and liaison work
November
Ceasefire Offer
Chiang orders a ceasefire and tells the United States he is willing to negotiate, but Communist leaders reject the offer
Peace Offer
Chiang announces a ceasefire offer as civil war fighting continues
National Assembly
Chiang convenes the National Assembly despite Communist and Democratic League opposition
National Assembly Boycott
Zhang Lan's Democratic League opposes the National Assembly held without full political agreement
National Assembly Convenes
The National Assembly convenes in Nanjing to consider a new constitutional framework for the Republic of China.
Draft Constitution Presented
Presents a draft constitution to the National Assembly and supports moving the Republic of China toward constitutional government.
December
Constitution Adopted
The National Assembly adopts the Constitution of the Republic of China after prolonged political negotiations.
Constitution of China
Zhang Junmai is associated with constitutional debate as the National Assembly adopts the constitution
Constitution of China
The National Assembly adopts the Constitution of the Republic of China
Civil War Strategy
Mao frames the renewed conflict as a long revolutionary war against the Nationalists
Year-End Civil War
Chiang ends 1946 committed to military victory after the collapse of coalition negotiations
Other events (month unknown)
Campaign in Jiangsu
Nationalist forces campaign in Jiangsu as fighting spreads beyond Manchuria
Capture of Hebei
Nationalist forces advance in North China and contest Communist-held areas in Hebei
Capture of Jehol
Nationalist forces push into Jehol as the struggle for North China expands
Chief of General Staff
Chen Cheng serves as a senior Nationalist military commander and chief of the general staff
Chinese Communist Party
Jiang Zemin is associated with Communist underground activity before later rising within the party
Civil War
Civil war between Chiang's Nationalists and Mao's Communists resumes after the failure of postwar coalition efforts
Civil War Escalation
US forces reduce their presence while Nationalist and Communist armies prepare for renewed full-scale fighting
Recognition of Mongolia
The Republic of China recognizes Mongolian independence after the 1945 referendum required under the Sino-Soviet arrangements.
Rule of Tibet
Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist government continues to claim sovereignty over Tibet.
Rule of Xinjiang
The National Government continues to claim and administer Xinjiang during the civil war period
How these records were prepared
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