6 January 1950Independence of ChinaMao Tse-Tung
Britain recognizes the Republic of China
Historical records for China in 1950, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Britain recognizes the Republic of China
Britain recognizes the Republic of China
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Participates in negotiations leading to the Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance with the Soviet Union.
Russia & China sign a 30 year Treaty of Friendship, Alliance & Mutual Assistance
Resumes the presidency of the Republic of China in Taipei.
China completes the capture of Hainan Island
The United States sends the Seventh Fleet into the Taiwan Strait after the Korean War begins, reducing the immediate threat of a Communist invasion of Taiwan.
China begins to bomb Quemoy
Chou En-Lai says China will not countenance an imperialist invasion of north Korea
People's Liberation Army units begin the campaign against Tibetan forces in Chamdo.
A Chinese Army occupies Lhasa as Mao "reunites" national territory
Chinese forces capture Chamdo and take Tibetan governor Ngabo Ngawang Jigme prisoner.
Participates in senior Chinese decision-making as Beijing prepares to intervene in the Korean War.
Chinese troops enter the War & force the United Nations forces Southwards
Supports sending a Chinese delegation to the United Nations Security Council to present Beijing's positions.
China refuses a United Nations appeal for a cease-fire in Korea
Chinese forces move South across the 38th parallel into South Korea
Requests an extension of legislators’ terms because nationwide elections cannot be held while the mainland remains under Communist control.
Imprisoned by the Chinese Government as a war criminal, 1950-1959
Holds absolute power from 1950-76
Appointed Deputy Governor of Hunan
China promises internal autonomy but troops invade & form a new Government
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Promulgates standards requiring military court cases to be submitted for presidential review, expanding his direct involvement in military justice.
Mao orders the persecution of "counter-revolutionaries" which causes the deaths of 710,000 people
Appointed Prime Minister of China, 1st term
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Deng Xiaoping helps coordinate political preparations concerning Tibet through the Southwest Bureau.
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