17 January 1955Bombing of Tachen IslandsChiang Kai-Shek
Communist attacks on Nationalist-held offshore islands intensify pressure that leads to the evacuation of the Dachen Islands.
Historical records for China in 1955, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Communist attacks on Nationalist-held offshore islands intensify pressure that leads to the evacuation of the Dachen Islands.
Communist forces capture Yijiangshan Island during the First Taiwan Strait Crisis.
US President Dwight Eisenhower signs the Formosa Resolution authorizing protection of Taiwan and the Penghu islands during the Taiwan Strait crisis.
Heads China's delegation to the Asian-African Conference and promotes cooperation among newly independent states.
States that China is willing to negotiate with the United States to reduce tension in the Far East.
Says Asia will never forget the 1st atom bomb dropped by the USA. Resolutions passed include arms reduction & abolition of nuclear weapons
Advocates seeking common ground while reserving differences during talks with Asian and African delegations.
Reports on the Bandung Conference and discusses peaceful approaches to tensions over Taiwan.
US Admiral Arthur Radford visits Taiwan amid American efforts to deter further Communist attacks in the Taiwan Strait.
Directs Chinese policy as ambassadorial-level talks with the United States begin in Geneva.
Attends the conference of Afro-Asian states at Bandung
Appointed Marshal
Appointed Marshal
Appointed Marshal of the Peoples Liberation Army
Appointed Marshal
Negotiates peace with the USA, the Quemoy & Matsu islands remain Nationalist
Negotiates peace with the USA, the Quemoy & Matsu islands remain Nationalist
Appointed Member of Politburo
Negotiates peace with the USA, the Quemoy & Matsu islands remain Nationalist
Negotiates peace with the USA, the Quemoy & Matsu islands remain Nationalist
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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