Independence of China
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1950 in China
Explore 31 historical events and records for China in 1950.
Historical records for China in 1950
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January
Recognition of the Republic of China
Britain recognizes the Republic of China
February
Armament
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Chinese communists provide modern weapons to the Vietminh
Sino-Soviet Treaty
Participates in negotiations leading to the Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance with the Soviet Union.
Treaty of Friendship
Russia & China sign a 30 year Treaty of Friendship, Alliance & Mutual Assistance
March
National Government
Resumes the presidency of the Republic of China in Taipei.
April
Capture of Hainan Island
China completes the capture of Hainan Island
June
Seventh Fleet in Taiwan Strait
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.
September
Bombing of Quemoy
China begins to bomb Quemoy
October
Invasion of Korea
Chou En-Lai says China will not countenance an imperialist invasion of north Korea
Chamdo Campaign Begins
People's Liberation Army units begin the campaign against Tibetan forces in Chamdo.
Capture of Lhasa
A Chinese Army occupies Lhasa as Mao "reunites" national territory
Capture of Chamdo
Chinese forces capture Chamdo and take Tibetan governor Ngabo Ngawang Jigme prisoner.
Korean War Policy Deliberations
Participates in senior Chinese decision-making as Beijing prepares to intervene in the Korean War.
November
Invasion of Korea
Chinese troops enter the War & force the United Nations forces Southwards
UN Security Council Delegation
Supports sending a Chinese delegation to the United Nations Security Council to present Beijing's positions.
December
Peace
China refuses a United Nations appeal for a cease-fire in Korea
Invasion of Korea
Chinese forces move South across the 38th parallel into South Korea
Legislative Yuan Tenure Extension
Requests an extension of legislators’ terms because nationwide elections cannot be held while the mainland remains under Communist control.
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Pu-i
Imprisoned by the Chinese Government as a war criminal, 1950-1959
Constitution of China
Holds absolute power from 1950-76
Deputy Governor
Appointed Deputy Governor of Hunan
Invasion of Taiwan
China promises internal autonomy but troops invade & form a new Government
Invasion of Turkestan
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Invasion of Xinjiang
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Military Justice Approval Standards
Promulgates standards requiring military court cases to be submitted for presidential review, expanding his direct involvement in military justice.
Persecution
Mao orders the persecution of "counter-revolutionaries" which causes the deaths of 710,000 people
Prime Minister of China
Appointed Prime Minister of China, 1st term
Rule of Xinjiang
Communist China annexes Xinjiang/Sinkiang (eastern Turkestan)
Southwest Policy on Tibet
Deng Xiaoping helps coordinate political preparations concerning Tibet through the Southwest Bureau.
How these records were prepared
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