Exile of Chiang Kai-Shek
Leaves Chengdu for Taipei as the Nationalist government completes its relocation to Taiwan.
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1949 in China — Page 2
Explore 60 historical events and records for China in 1949.
Historical records for China in 1949
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December
Diplomatic Negotiations at Moscow
Mao Tse-Tung has talks with Stalin in Moscow
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Signs the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance and Mutual Help
Signs the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship & Alliance & Mutual Help
Capital
The Nationalist government relocates from Nanjing to Guangzhou as Communist forces advance southward.
Capital
The Nationalist government shifts its remaining mainland headquarters from Chongqing to Chengdu late in the civil war.
Capital
The Nationalist government moves from Guangzhou to Chongqing as Communist forces capture more of southern China.
Central Committee
Appointed Member of Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
Constitution of China
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)
Drafting the Common Program
Helps guide drafting of the Common Program that defines the new state's initial political and foreign-policy framework.
Envoy
Appointed Envoy
Exile of De Zhu
Drives the National Revolutionary Army under Chiang Kai-Shek into Taiwan
Independence of China
Recognizes Ho Chi Minhs Vietminh as the legitimate Government of Vietnam
Independence of Vietnam
Recognizes Ho Chi Minhs Vietminh as the legitimate Government of Vietnam
Kuomintang Leadership
Remains leader of the Kuomintang and continues directing Nationalist strategy after stepping down from the presidency.
Minister of Culture
Appointed Minister of Culture
Peoples Republic of China
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)
Policy toward Tibet
Mao's new government announces its intention to bring Tibet under People's Republic authority.
Recognition of Ho Chi Minhs Vietminh as the legitimate
Recognizes Ho Chi Minhs Vietminh as the legitimate Government of Vietnam
Standing Committee
Appointed Member of Standing Committee of the CPPCC
Treaty of Sino-Soviet
Signs the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship & Alliance & Mutual Help
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