Constitution Promulgated
Promulgates the new Constitution of the Republic of China, which is scheduled to take effect later in the year.
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1947 in China
Explore 9 historical events and records for China in 1947.
Historical records for China in 1947
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January
Peace Mediation
The Marshall Mission ends as American mediation fails to reconcile the Nationalists and Communists.
March
Siege of Yanan
Nationalist forces capture Yan’an, the principal Communist base, though Communist field forces avoid decisive destruction.
Capture of Changchun
20,000 communist soldiers die in the process of capturing Changchun
February 28 Reinforcements
Orders Nationalist troops to Taiwan during the February 28 crisis; subsequent repression causes extensive civilian deaths and arrests.
Siege of Shaanxi
Nationalist forces launch a major offensive into Communist-held Shaanxi during renewed civil war.
November
Election
National Assembly elections begin under the new constitutional framework; the Communist Party does not participate.
December
Constitution Takes Effect
The Constitution of the Republic of China takes effect, formally ending the Nationalist period of political tutelage.
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Capture of Manchuria
Half of Manchuria is captured by the Communists
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