Bombing of Tachen Islands
Communist attacks on Nationalist-held offshore islands intensify pressure that leads to the evacuation of the Dachen Islands.
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1955 in China
Explore 21 historical events and records for China in 1955.
Historical records for China in 1955
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January
Capture of Yikiang
Communist forces capture Yijiangshan Island during the First Taiwan Strait Crisis.
Formosa Resolution
US President Dwight Eisenhower signs the Formosa Resolution authorizing protection of Taiwan and the Penghu islands during the Taiwan Strait crisis.
April
Bandung Conference
Heads China's delegation to the Asian-African Conference and promotes cooperation among newly independent states.
Offer of Talks with United States
States that China is willing to negotiate with the United States to reduce tension in the Far East.
Conference of Bandung
Says Asia will never forget the 1st atom bomb dropped by the USA. Resolutions passed include arms reduction & abolition of nuclear weapons
Bandung Common Ground Diplomacy
Advocates seeking common ground while reserving differences during talks with Asian and African delegations.
May
Bandung Conference Report
Reports on the Bandung Conference and discusses peaceful approaches to tensions over Taiwan.
Alliance United States and Taiwan
US Admiral Arthur Radford visits Taiwan amid American efforts to deter further Communist attacks in the Taiwan Strait.
August
Sino-American Ambassadorial Talks
Directs Chinese policy as ambassadorial-level talks with the United States begin in Geneva.
Other events (month unknown)
Conference of Bandung
Attends the conference of Afro-Asian states at Bandung
Marshal
Appointed Marshal
Marshal
Appointed Marshal
Marshal
Appointed Marshal of the Peoples Liberation Army
Marshal
Appointed Marshal
Peace
Negotiates peace with the USA, the Quemoy & Matsu islands remain Nationalist
Peace Negotiations at Quemoy
Negotiates peace with the USA, the Quemoy & Matsu islands remain Nationalist
Political Commissar
Appointed Member of Politburo
Rule of Matsu
Negotiates peace with the USA, the Quemoy & Matsu islands remain Nationalist
Rule of Quemoy
Negotiates peace with the USA, the Quemoy & Matsu islands remain Nationalist
Sun Li-jen House Arrest
General Sun Li-jen is placed under house arrest after a conspiracy investigation involving one of his subordinates, reflecting the authoritarian security system.
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