10 January 1949Gold Reserves TransferChiang Kai-Shek
Orders Central Bank gold reserves transferred toward Taiwan as the Nationalist government prepares for possible loss of the mainland.
Historical records for China in 1949, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Orders Central Bank gold reserves transferred toward Taiwan as the Nationalist government prepares for possible loss of the mainland.
Announces his resignation as President after severe Nationalist defeats, while retaining leadership of the Kuomintang.
Peking surrenders to the Communists
Communist forces enter Beiping after the Nationalist garrison accepts a negotiated surrender.
Communist forces cross the Yangtze River after peace negotiations fail, opening the final drive into Nationalist-held southern China.
The Communists cross the River Yangtze
The Communists capture Nanking
Acts as liaison between the Kuomintang and government while continuing to influence Nationalist strategy after leaving the presidency.
Communist forces capture Nanjing, ending Nationalist control of the former capital.
Communist forces begin the final campaign for Shanghai, one of the last major Nationalist strongholds on the mainland coast.
The Communists capture Changshah
The Communists capture Changteh
The Communists capture Fuchow
The Communists capture Sian, this enables the PLA to turn westward
The Communists capture Shanghai & seal Chiangs defeat in the Civil War
Communist forces capture Shanghai after heavy fighting, removing the Nationalists from China’s largest city.
Sets up the Northeast Military Region
Announces he is willing to establish diplomatic relations with any foreign Government
Says the world is divided into imperialism & socialism & China should ally with Russia
The United States publishes its China White Paper amid declining confidence in the Nationalist mainland war effort.
Announces the establishment of the ManchurianPeoples Government
Appointed Chairman of the Peoples Republic of China
Appointed Chairman of the Peoples Republic of China
Proclaims the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China
Participates in the opening of the first Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Appointed Foreign Minister
Appointed Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of China
Takes responsibility for the new government's foreign ministry while also serving as premier.
Becomes the first premier of the People's Republic of China when the new central government is established.
Stands at the Forbidden City & proclaims, "The Chinese people have stood up". Proclaims the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China in Tiananmen Square
Mao Zedong proclaims the People’s Republic of China in Beijing while Chiang’s Nationalist government continues retreating south.
Russia gives immediate recognition to the Peoples Republic of China
Russia gives immediate recognition to the Peoples Republic of China
Nationalist forces defeat a Communist landing attempt at Kuningtou on Kinmen, preserving ROC control of the offshore island.
Appointed Minister of Finance
Yu-Ming opens the invasion route to Nanking & Shanghai after victory at Huai-Hai. Decisive Battle of the war. Communist victory over the Nationalists
Builds the institutions and operating principles of the new People's Republic's diplomatic service.
Yu-Ming opens the invasion route to Nanking & Shanghai after victory at Huai-Hai
Yu-Ming opens the invasion route to Nanking & Shanghai after victory at Huai-Hai
The Republic of China central government relocates to Taipei as Communist victory on the mainland becomes irreversible.
Leaves Chengdu for Taipei as the Nationalist government completes its relocation to Taiwan.
Mao Tse-Tung has talks with Stalin in Moscow
Signs the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship & Alliance & Mutual Help
The Nationalist government relocates from Nanjing to Guangzhou as Communist forces advance southward.
The Nationalist government shifts its remaining mainland headquarters from Chongqing to Chengdu late in the civil war.
The Nationalist government moves from Guangzhou to Chongqing as Communist forces capture more of southern China.
Appointed Member of Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
Chiang and his Kuomingtang Government flee to Taiwan while Mao Zedong proclaims the Peoples Republic of China (1.2 million have died in three years)
Helps guide drafting of the Common Program that defines the new state's initial political and foreign-policy framework.
Appointed Envoy
Drives the National Revolutionary Army under Chiang Kai-Shek into Taiwan
Recognizes Ho Chi Minhs Vietminh as the legitimate Government of Vietnam
Recognizes Ho Chi Minhs Vietminh as the legitimate Government of Vietnam
Remains leader of the Kuomintang and continues directing Nationalist strategy after stepping down from the presidency.
Appointed Minister of Culture
Chiang and his Kuomingtang Government flee to Taiwan while Mao Zedong proclaims the Peoples Republic of China (1.2 million have died in three years)
Mao's new government announces its intention to bring Tibet under People's Republic authority.
Recognizes Ho Chi Minhs Vietminh as the legitimate Government of Vietnam
Appointed Member of Standing Committee of the CPPCC
Signs the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship & Alliance & Mutual Help
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