# China Handbook 1950 — Chronologies

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## Chronology of Major Events — Chronology of Major Events

**1911 Oct. 10** Revolutionaries staged uprising at Wuchang; founding of the Chinese Republic. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1912 Jan. 1** Dr. Sun Yat-sen became first Provisional President of the Republic of China. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1912 Jan. 26** Hsuan Tung, last emperor of Ching dynasty, abdicated. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1912 Mar. 10** Yuan Shih-kai became Provisional President of China, succeeding Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who had resigned. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1912 Mar. 11** A provisional constitution, containing 56 articles, promulgated. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1913 July 12** Second Revolution under leadership of Kuomintang leader Huang Hsing opposing Yuan Shih-kai's dictatorial rule. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1913 Sept. 1** Second Revolution failed. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1913 Oct. 10** Yuan Shih-kai formally assumed Presidency. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1914 Aug. 6** China declared neutrality in World War I. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1914 Sept.** Japanese troops seized German concessions in Shantung, occupying Tsingtao-Tsinan railway. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1915 Jan. 18** Japan presented 21 demands to Peking Government. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1915 May 9** Yuan Shih-kai accepted in part the 21 demands. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1915 Dec. 23** Yuan Shih-kai ascended the imperial throne. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1915 Dec. 25** Tsai Ngo and Tang Chi-yao started revolt against Yuan Shih-kai in Yunnan Province. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1916 June 5** Yuan Shih-kai died. Republican form of government was restored. Li Yuan-hung became president. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1917 July 12** Restoration movement of Manchu dynasty led by Chang Hsun failed. President Li Yuan-hung, who had sought refuge in the Legation Quarter during the coup, refused to resume office, and was succeeded by Feng Kuo-chang. Tuan Chi-jui and his Anfu clique came into power. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1917 Aug. 14** China declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1917 Aug. 25** Dr. Sun Yat-sen formed military government in Canton. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1918 June 5** Dr. Sun Yat-sen and other Kuomintang leaders ousted from Canton by Kwangsi faction led by Chen Chun-hsuan. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1918 July 12** A new parliament, "Tuchuns' Parliament," met in Peking. Two months later, it elected Hsu Shih-chang president. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1919 May 4** Students demonstrated in Peking, leading to dismissal of Tsao Ju-lin, Chang Tsung-hsiang and Lu Tsung-yu, officials responsible for Government's pro-Japanese policy. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1919 July** China refused to ratify Versailles Treaty because of Shantung problem. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1920 July 12** Chang Tso-lin and Tsao Kun joined forces and brought about downfall of Tuan Chi-jui and Anfu clique. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1920 Sept. 29** Peking Government broke diplomatic relations with Czarist Russia. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1921 May 5** Dr. Sun Yat-sen assumed presidency of newly-formed government in Kwangtung. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1921 Nov. 11** The Washington Conference convened under U. S. auspices to effect armament limitation and settle outstanding Pacific and Far Eastern questions. — p. 98 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1922 Feb. 4** The Shantung problem settled at the Washington Conference. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1922 Feb. 6** The Nine-Power Treaty concluded in Washington, with contracting powers agreeing to respect sovereignty, independence, and territorial and administrative integrity of China. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1922 Apr. 28** Civil war between Wu Pei-fu and Chang Tso-lin started. Following defeat of Chang by Wu's forces, President Hsu Shih-chang resigned. After delay, Li Yuan-hung, residing in Tientsin since his 1917 resignation, resumed Presidency. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1922 June 16** Chen Chun-ming revolted against Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Canton. Dr. Sun fled to Shanghai. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1922 Dec. 26** Dr. Sun Yat-sen issued manifesto urging unification of China through peaceful means. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1923 Feb. 15** Dr. Sun Yat-sen returned to Canton following defeat of Chen Chun-ming. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1923 Oct. 5** Tsao Kun elected president of China. A new constitution promulgated on October 10. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1924 Jan. 20** First National Congress of Kuomintang in Canton adopted policy of cooperation with Soviet Russia and Chinese Communist party. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1924 May 31** China established diplomatic relations with Soviet Union. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1924 June 16** Whampoa Military Academy founded with Chiang Kai-shek as principal. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1924 Oct.** The second Fengtien-Chihli war, resulting in defeat of General Wu Pei-fu and resignation of Tsao Kun. Tuan Chi-jui became provisional chief executive. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1924 Dec. 4** Dr. Sun Yat-sen arrived in Tientsin at invitation of Tuan Chi-jui. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1925 Mar. 12** Dr. Sun Yat-sen died in Peking (now Peiping) at age of 59. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1925 Oct. 26** Special conference for revision of Chinese tariff in Peking, 13 powers participating, halted by China's internal disturbances. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1925 Dec. 23** Kuomintang right wing at Western Hills conference outside Peking moved to dismiss Borodin, Soviet political adviser, and Gen. Galen, Soviet military adviser to revolutionary government in Canton. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1926 Jan.** The Kuomintang's Second National Congress decided to retain Soviet advisors, censured right wing. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1926 Apr.** Feng Yu-hsieng's Kuominchun defeated by joint forces of Chang Tso-lin and Wu Pei-fu. Tuan Chi-jui resigned as provisional chief executive. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1926 June 6** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek became commander-in-chief of National Revolutionary Forces and launched Northern Expedition. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1926 July-Nov.** The Northern Expeditionary Forces gained series of victories, taking Changsa in July, Hankow in October, Kiukiang and Nanchang in November. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1927 Jan. 4** The Northern Expeditionary Forces took British concessions in Hankow and Kiukiang by force. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1927 Feb.** Kuomintang left wing set up revolutionary government in Wuhan. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1927 Mar. 21** The Northern Expeditionary Forces occupied Shanghai and Nanking. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1927 Apr. 18** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek set up National Government in Nanking. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1927 June 1** The Wuhan Government decided to dismiss Borodin and other Soviet advisers. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1927 Aug. 1** Chinese Communists staged uprising in Nanchang in revolt against National Government. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1927 Sept. 6** Merger of Wuhan and Nanking Governments completed. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek resigned in interest of party unity. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1927 Dec. 15** The National Government severed relations with Soviet Russia. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1928 Jan. 1** The National Government ordered Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to resume post of commander-in-chief of National Revolutionary Forces, and to continue the Northern Expedition to unify the country. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1928 May 1** The National Revolutionary Forces occupied Tsinan. Chang Tso-lin ordered general retreat of his troops into the northeast. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1928 June 4** Chang Tso-lin killed when his train was blown up by Japanese agents near Mukden. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1928 June 9** The Northern Expeditionary Forces occupied Peking, renamed Peiping. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1928 July 7** The National Government announced plan to abrogate unequal treaties and agreements contracted by defunct regimes. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1928 Nov. 1** The Central Bank of China established. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1928 Nov.-Dec.** The United States, Britain and France formally recognized the National Government as the de jure Government of the Republic of China. These powers also recognized China's tariff autonomy. — p. 99 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1928 Dec. 29** Chang Hsueh-liang of the northeast pledged his allegiance to the National Government, thus bringing about the unification of the entire country. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1929 Jan. 1** Military Reorganization and Disbandment Conference opened in Nanking under the chairmanship of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. A month later adopted important resolutions to reduce Chinese troops. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1929 Mar. 15** The Kuomintang's Third National Congress convened in Nanking. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1929 May 24** The Government decided to launch punitive campaign against Feng Yu-hsiang, who revolted in Honan. Feng defeated after defection of his principal subordinates. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1929 June 6** The state burial of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1929 June 12** The Kuomintang decided to end period of political tutelage by 1935. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1929 July 9** Chang Hsueh-liang planned to recover Chinese Eastern railway from Soviet control. Failed owing to armed Soviet opposition. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1929 Dec. 5** Tang Sheng-chih revolted in Honan against National Government. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 Jan. 6** Tang Sheng-chih retired and handed his command to subordinates. One week later remnants of Tang's troops were disarmed. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 Apr. 1** Yen Hsi-shan and Feng Yu-hsiang revolted in north China. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 Apr. 18** Britain returned Weihaiwei to China. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 June** Severe fighting took place between rebel troops and government forces along the Peiping-Hankow, Tientsin-Pukow, Lunghai railways. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 July 13** Rebels held an Enlarged Plenary Session of Kuomintang in Peiping to set up separate government under Wang Ching-wei. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 14** Following his defeat in Shantung, Yen retired from public life in Shihchiachuang. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 Sept. 18** Chang Hsueh-liang intervened for government by sending troops to Peiping. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 Oct. 10** With the retirement of the northern coalition leaders, dissolution of the Enlarged Conference, triumphal return of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek from the war fronts to Nanking, and acceptance by Chang Hsueh-liang of government appointment, the protracted campaign ended in the reunification of the country. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1930 Nov. 12** The Kuomintang Fourth National Congress five-day conference closed November 18. Organic law of the National Government revised, the Central Government and National Army reorganized and the National People's Convention to be convoked on May 5, 1931. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Jan. 1** National Government announced abolition of likin dues and other duties hampering domestic trade. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Mar. 2** Hu Han-min resigned presidency of the Legislative Yuan due to difference of opinion with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek on the Provisional Constitution. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 May 5** The National People's Convention held in Nanking under the chairmanship of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 May 12** The Provisional Constitution adopted. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 May 27** A dissension movement started in Canton. Wang Ching-wei, Tang Shao-yi, Chen Chi-tang and other Kuomintang leaders met in an extraordinary session of the Kuomintang Central Executive Committee to plot overthrow of the National Government. The dissidents issued a circular telegram urging Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to retire. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 June 1** The Provisional Constitution was promulgated. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 June 11** Tibetan troops invaded Sikang. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 June 21** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek left for Nanchang to assume personal command of the Communist-suppression campaign. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 July 4** Korean immigrants occupied Wanpaoshan in Kirin at instigation of Japanese militarists. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 July-Sept.** Sixteen provinces in north and central China reported disastrous floods. Hankow, Wuchang and other central China cities inundated. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Sept. 13** Canton forces invaded Hunan, driving toward Hengyang. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Sept. 18** Japanese troops occupied Mukden in surprise attack. By end of month, important cities in Liaoning and Kirin fell into Japanese hands in rapid succession. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Sept. 24** Japanese planes dropped bombs on Chinchow and other cities along Peiping-Liaoning railway. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Oct. 27** Nanking and Canton representatives met in Shanghai for peace negotiations. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 10** Japanese agents instigated uprising in Tientsin. In ensuing confusion, smuggled Henry Pu Yi to the Northeast. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Nov. 21** Gen. Ma Chan-shan offered resistance to Japanese invaders in Heilungkiang. — p. 100 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 15** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek retired for second time in interest of party unity. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1931 Dec. 28** National Government was reorganized. Lin Sen made Chairman of the National Government, and Dr. Sun Fo, president of the Executive Yuan. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 1** The new government was inaugurated. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 2** Japanese entered Chinchow. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 28** Kuomintang Central Executive Committee accepted resignation of Dr. Sun Fo as president of Executive Yuan, and appointed Wang Ching-wei to fill vacancy. Dr. Sun named president of the Legislative Yuan. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932** Fighting started in Shanghai between Japanese troops and 19th Route Army. National Military Council created with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek as chairman. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Jan. 30** The National Government moved to Loyang in face of threat of Japanese attack on Nanking. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Feb. 7** National Government and newly-created National Military Council issued circular telegram calling rank and file of National forces to arms. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 1** Kuomintang CEC, held second plenary session in Loyang to devise measures to cope with national crisis. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 9** Henry Pu Yi sworn in as Chief Executive of Japanese puppet state "Manchukuo" in northeast with Changchun as capital. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Mar. 14** League of Nations' Lytton Commission of Enquiry arrived in Shanghai; reached Nanking March 26, Peiping April 9, then proceeded to Manchuria, where it remained for about six weeks. After second visit to Peiping and Tokyo, commission stayed in Peiping on July 20 to draft report. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 April 7** The National Emergency Conference in Loyang decided on prolonged resistance against Japanese aggression. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 April 28** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Hankow to campaign against communists who took advantage of Manchurian situation to resume activities in central China. Communists in Hupeh, Honan and Anhwei completely routed. Communist Hupeh border strongholds at Chinchiatsai and Hsinchi captured. By end of year communists were dislodged from Central China. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 May 1** China and Japan agreed on armistice, bringing end to military conflict in Shanghai. The 19th Route Army transferred from Shanghai to Fukien. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Aug. 15** National Government accepted resignation of Chang Hsueh-liang, Pacification Commissioner at Peiping, and ordered formation of Peiping branch military council. Chang's retirement was persistently sought by Wang Ching-wei. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Dec. 1** National Government moved back to Nanking from Loyang. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Dec. 12** The government announced decision to resume diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1932 Dec. 16** Third plenary session of Kuomintang Fourth CEC opened in Nanking. Proposal adopted to convoke National Assembly in March, 1935, to adopt constitution for the country. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Jan. 1** Japanese troops outside Great Wall attacked Shanhaikwan, took city Jan. 3. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Feb. 27** Japanese started general offensive in Jehol, captured Chengteh March 3. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Mar. 6** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Paoting to preside over military conference; took command of troops under Chang Hsueh-liang. General Ho Ying-chin made commander-in-chief of Chinese troops in north China next day. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Mar. 30** Kuomintang decided to call emergency meeting of Central Executive Committee on July 1, later opposed by Canton leaders including Hu Han-min and Chen Chi-tang. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 April** Fighting in north China widened. Several strategic passes along Great Wall, notably Kupeikow and Hsifengkow, fell to Japanese. Japanese continued advance to Luanchow ready to attack Peiping and Tientsin. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 May 27** Feng Yu-hsiang, using national crisis, revolted in Kalgan. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 May 31** The Sino-Japanese Tangku Armistice agreement signed, ending hostilities in north China. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 June 1** The government, to appease southwest leaders, postponed emergency meeting of Kuomintang CEC. Announced instead Fifth National Congress for November 12. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Aug. 6** Feng announced his retirement after revolt failed. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Nov. 20** Leaders of 19th Route Army announced "people's government" in Fukien and declared independence. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Nov. 23** Government started moving troops against Fukien. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Nov. 26** Government sent peace mission to Canton and Hongkong to persuade Hu Han-min and other southern CEC members to attend the fourth plenary session of CEC, scheduled for December 20. — p. 101 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1933 Dec.** Severe fighting began between Government and Fukien rebels. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Jan. 15** Fukien rebellion collapsed; 19th Route Army reorganized. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Jan. 20** Kuomintang CEC fourth plenary session, postponed for one month, formally opened in Nanking. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Jan. 25** Lin Sen reelected chairman of National Government for a second term by plenary session. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Jan. 31** Generalissimo Chiang and Wang Ching-wei issued joint statement reaffirming government's policy to suppress the communist rebellion. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934** Chang Hsueh-liang returned from Italy and appointed in February deputy-commander of bandit suppression army in Hupeh, Honan and Anhwei. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Mar. 1** Henry Pu Yi enthroned as "Emperor of Manchukuo" in Changchun. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Mar. 11** New Life Movement launched in Nanchang. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 July 8-13** Important communist bases in south Kiangsi captured by government troops. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Oct. 9** Government sent Wang Ching-wei and later Wang Chung-hui to Hongkong to effect reconciliation between Canton faction and Central Government. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Oct. 16** Legislative Yuan approved revised Draft Constitution. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Oct. 24** Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Peiping for an extensive tour of China's northwest. Itinerary covered Lanchow, Ningsia, Kalgan, Kweisui and Taiyuan. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Nov. 10** Government troops captured Changting in Fukien from communists. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Nov. 11** Government troops captured Juichin, capital of communist government in Kiangsi. Main force of rebels broken, remnants fled across Hunan, Szechwan and Kweichow. Retreat known as "long march" to the northwest. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1934 Dec. 17** The Southwest Political Council, meeting in Canton, resolved to support Central Government. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Jan. 29** Japanese troops invaded eastern Chahar. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Mar. 11** China protested to Moscow against transfer of Chinese Eastern railway to "Manchukuo." — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Mar. 27** Generalissimo Chiang arrived in Kweiyang and established headquarters there to supervise campaign against communist remnants fleeing across southwestern provinces. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 June 5** Japanese troops, holding maneuvers and military conferences in Tientsin, demanded removal of northeastern troops from Hopei and Chahar, and closing down of Kuomintang organs in both provinces. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 July 1** Government accepted Japanese demands under duress. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Sept. 23** British mission headed by Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, chief economic adviser to the British Government, arrived in Nanking, and stayed in China for about nine months. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Nov. 2** Government appointed Generalissimo Chiang concurrently commander-in-chief of bandit suppression forces in northwest, and Chang Hsueh-liang, deputy commander-in-chief. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Nov. 3** National Government issued proclamation, nationalizing all silver coins and making the notes issued by the Central Bank of China, Bank of China and Bank of Communications legal tender. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Nov. 11** Japanese troops created reign of terror in Peiping and Tientsin by demanding arrest of Chinese educators, officials and students. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Nov. 12** Fifth National Congress of Kuomintang, postponed twice as concession to Southwest party leaders, formally convened, with Canton representatives participating. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1935 Nov. 19** Generalissimo Chiang explained China's foreign policy as striving for peace while there is hope of peace, fighting only when driven to last extremity. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Mar. 29** Soviet Russia announced conclusion of mutual assistance pact with Outer Mongolia. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 May 5** Government promulgated the Draft Constitution. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 May 12** Hu Han-min, veteran Kuomintang leader and chairman of the CEC standing committee, died in Canton. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 June 9** Kwangsi military leaders called upon government to mobilize nation's military forces against Japan. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 June 22** Chen Chi-tang set up separate military council in Canton and sent troops to invade Hunan. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 June 28** Prince Teh of Inner Mongolia declared independence at Pailinmiao. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 July 1** Kwangtung's air force deserted Chen Chi-tang and pledged allegiance to Central Government. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 July 9** Gen. Yu Han-mou, one of Chen Chi-tang's commanders, deserted Chen and flew to Nanking. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 July 13** Second plenary session of Kuomintang CEC, meeting in Nanking, resolved to abolish Southwest Political Council and appointed Yu Han-mou commander-in-chief of Kwangtung forces. — p. 102 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Aug. 19** Kwangsi set up independent regime in Kweilin. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Sept. 16** Kwangsi problem amicably settled. Gen. Li Tsung-jen assumed office as director of Kwangsi Pacification Headquarters. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Oct. 15** Standing Committee of Kuomintang CEC decided to postpone convocation of National Assembly, originally scheduled for November 12, 1936. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Oct. 17** Japanese nationals started evacuation from cities along Yangtze river. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Oct. 18** Puppet troops in Inner Mongolia invaded eastern Suiyuan. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Oct. 31** Nation-wide celebration of Generalissimo Chiang's birthday. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Nov. 3-4** Japanese troops in north China held two-day maneuver in Peiping-Tientsin area. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Nov. 16** Severe fighting developed in eastern Suiyuan, with Gen. Fu Tso-yi's troops offering stiff resistance to Inner Mongolian invasion. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Nov. 24** Gen. Fu's forces captured Pailinmiao in counter-attack, inflicting some 1,000 casualties on puppet troops. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Dec. 12** Chang Hsueh-liang mutinied in Sian, holding Generalissimo Chiang and other high-ranking Government officials in confinement. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Dec. 22** Madame Chiang, accompanied by W. H. Donald and T. V. Soong, flew to Sian. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1936 Dec. 25** Generalissimo and Madame Chiang returned safely to Loyang. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Jan. 4** Chang Hsueh-liang was sentenced to ten years imprisonment by special military tribunal. The National Government, at request of Generalissimo Chiang, commuted his sentence and remanded him to National Military Council for discipline. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Feb. 10** Government troops took over garrison duties in Sian. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Feb. 15** Third plenary session of Kuomintang Fifth CEC convened in Nanking until Feb. 22. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Feb. 19** Kuomintang CEC rejected Eight-Point Program advocated by Chang Hsueh-liang and others in Sian coup; reaffirmed the government policy to eradicate communism in China. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Feb. 20** CEC resolved to convene National Assembly November 12 to enact national constitution. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 April-May** Japanese troops in north China rushed reinforcements to Peiping-Tientsin area and held large-scale maneuvers around the two northern cities. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 May 27** Generalissimo Chiang, at Kuling, summoned national leaders for conference. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 July 7** Japanese soldiers in night maneuvers in vicinity of Lukouchiao (Marco Polo Bridge), west of Peiping, attacked Wanping city. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 July 10** Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged written protest with Japanese Embassy in Nanking. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 July 17** China sent a memorandum to powers interested in Far East on Japan's latest provocation. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937** Generalissimo Chiang laid down four minimum conditions for settlement of Lukouchiao "incident" in Kuling speech. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 July 25** Japanese Army sent ultimatum to General Sung Cheh-yuang, Chinese commander in Hopei-Chahar area, demanding evacuation of Chinese troops from Peiping and its vicinity. Gen. Sung ordered his 29th Army to resist. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 July 27** Japanese troops attacked Peiping. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 July 28** Chinese troops evacuated Peiping during night. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 July 29** Fighting broke out in Tientsin. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 July 31** Chinese troops evacuated Tientsin. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Aug. 6** Japan ordered evacuation of Japanese nationals from Hankow and transfer of Japanese Concession in Hankow to Chinese authorities. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Aug. 13** Fighting broke out at Shanghai. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937** National Government announced that Yangtze river below Chinkiang had been mined and closed to shipping. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Aug. 14** Chinese Air Force in action on Shanghai front. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Aug. 21** Treaty of Non-aggression signed in Nanking between China and U.S.S.R. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Aug. 26** Japanese planes bombed and machined-gunned car of British Ambassador Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen near Wusih, Kiangsu. Sir Hughe wounded in back. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Aug. 27** Chinese troops evacuated Kalgan, capital of Chahar. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Aug. 30** National Government ordered drafting of able-bodied male citizens for military service. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937** China sent statement to the League of Nations on development of events since July 7. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Sept. 1** National Government issued CNC$500,000,000 Liberty Bonds. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Sept. 5** Japanese Navy began blockade of China Coast from Chinwangtao, in north, to Pakhoi, in south. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Sept. 10** "Chinese Red Army" reorganized as part of the Chinese national army. — p. 103 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Sept. 15** China appealed to League Assembly against Japanese aggression under Article XVII of League Covenant. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Sept. 22** Chinese Communist party renounced all communistic programs, pledged full support to Three People's Principles. Also announced abolition of "Chinese Soviet Republic" and "Red Army." — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Sept. 24** Generalissimo Chiang at interview with foreign press declared China was fighting for her existence, also for principles of the Nine-Power Treaty, the Anti-War Pact, and the Covenant of the League of Nations. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Oct. 5** National Government in mandate ordered postponement of National Assembly scheduled for November 12, 1937. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Oct. 6** Assembly of League of Nations adopted Advisory Committee's resolution pledging moral support to China. Japan pronounced guilty of invading China in violation of her treaty obligations. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937** U. S. State Department issued statement condemning Japan's invasion of China, upholding the principles and sanctity of treaties and deploring the use of force. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Oct. 14** Kweisui fell to Japanese. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Oct. 16** National Government accepted invitation to attend the Nine-Power Conference in Brussels on October 30. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Oct. 17** Paotow fell. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Oct. 27** Japan formally declined invitation to attend Nine-Power Conference. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Oct. 29** Puppet Mongol state, called "Autonomous Government of Inner Mongolia," established by Japanese. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Nov. 3** Nine-Power Conference opened in Brussels. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Nov. 5** Japan, Germany and Italy signed Anti-Comintern Pact. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Nov. 9** Chinese troops evacuated Taiyuan. Chinese troops began evacuation of Shanghai area. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Nov. 12** Evacuation of Shanghai completed. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Nov. 20** National Government announced removal from Nanking to Chungking. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Nov. 24** With Italy dissenting, the Nine-Power Conference adopted report and declaration, urging suspension of hostilities and resort to peaceful settlement, and then adjourned indefinitely. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Dec. 12** The U.S.S. Panay, Yangtze river gun-boat, bombed and sunk by Japanese planes near Hohsien, Anhwei. H.M.S. Ladybird and H.M.S. Bee shelled by Japanese artillery near Wuhu. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Dec. 13** Japanese troops entered Nanking. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Dec. 14** Japanese puppet regime, called "Provisional Government of the Republic of China" established in Peiping. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Dec. 24** Hangchow fell. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Dec. 27** Tsinan fell. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1937 Dec. 31** Tsingtao, port city of Shantung, evacuated. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Jan. 1** Government changes enabled Generalissimo to devote himself entirely to military affairs with Dr. H. H. Kung as head of the Executive Yuan. Ministry of Navy abolished, Ministry of Economic Affairs established, and Ministry of Railways merged with Ministry of Communications. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Jan. 16** Japan announced Imperial Conference decision January 11, that Japan would henceforth refuse to deal with National Government. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Jan. 20** Hsu Shih-ying, Chinese Ambassador to Japan, left Japan for China. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Feb. 2** The League Council recommended that members of League individually extend aid to China. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Feb. 20** Hitler announced Germany's decision to recognize puppet regime in Chinese Northeastern Provinces. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Feb. 23** Chinese planes bombed Taiwan. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Feb. 25** Chinese Government protested to Berlin against Germany's decision to recognize puppet regime in Northeastern Provinces. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Mar. 1** First Sino-Soviet Credit Loan of US$50-million concluded. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Mar. 14** National Government banned private foreign exchange operations. Sales of foreign exchange centralized through Central Bank of China. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Mar. 28** New puppet regime under Japanese, called "Reformed Government of the Republic of China," established in Nanking. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Mar. 29** Emergency National Congress of Kuomintang opened in Wuchang, closed April 1. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Apr. 1** Emergency National Congress elected Generalissimo Chiang Tsungtsai of Kuomintang, and program of armed resistance and national reconstruction adopted. Decision to form Sin Min Chu I Youth Corps and People's Political Council. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Apr. 6** Fourth Plenary Session of Central Executive Committe of Kuomintang opened at Wuchang, closed on April 8. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Apr. 7** Gen. Li Tsung-jen reported victory at Taierhchwang. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 May 1** The Ministry of Finance issued 1938 National Defense Loan amounting to CNC$500-million and 1938 Gold Loan amounting to 100-million Customs Gold Units (1 CGU=CNC$20), £10-million and US$50-million. — p. 104 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 May 6** National Government lodged formal protest with Great Britain against Anglo-Japanese agreement on Chinese Maritime Customs. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 May 12** Japanese troops occupied Amoy. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938** Germany formally recognized Japanese puppet regime in Northeastern Provinces. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 May 14** The 101st Session of League of Nations Council adopted resolution urging League members to give serious and sympathetic consideration to requests for aid they might receive from China. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 May 19** Chinese troops evacuated Hsuchow. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 May 20** Chinese planes flew over western Japan and dropped leaflets, the first wartime visit of Japan proper by foreign military planes. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 May 21** Hitler ordered German military advisers serving with Chinese Army to return to Germany. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 June 6** Chinese troops evacuated Kaifeng. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 June 7** Yellow river dikes collapsed below Chengchow as result of hostilities. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 June 11** Chinese Embassy in Tokyo closed by order of National Government. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 June 12** Chinese troops evacuated Anking. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 July 1** Second Sino-Soviet Credit Loan of US$50-million concluded. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 July 3** French Government announced occupation of Paracel islands, Chinese possession south of Hainan island. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 July 6** First session of People's Political Council opened at Hankow. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 July 7** Chinese Ambassador to France, Wellington Koo, reminded French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet of Chinese sovereignty over Paracel islands. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 July 13** Program of Armed Resistance and National Reconstruction approved by People's Council. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 July 26** Kiukiang fell. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Sept. 11** China officially invoked Article XVII of League Covenant. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Sept. 25** Chinese Delegation at Geneva instructed to demand application of Article XVI of League Covenant. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Sept. 30** League Council adopted report urging member states to abstain from any action that would weaken China and to consider individually measures to aid China. Members might act according to stipulations of Article XVI of Covenant. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Oct. 12** Japanese troops landed at Bias Bay off Kwangtung coast. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938** Sinyang, in southern Honan, fell. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Oct. 21** Japanese troops entered Canton. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Oct. 25** Chinese troops evacuated Wuchang and Hankow. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Oct. 27** Japanese Privy Council confirmed Japanese Government decision to sever relations with League of Nations. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Oct. 28** Second Session of People's Political Council opened at Chungking, closed November 6. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Nov. 13** Chinese troops evacuated Yochow, northern Hunan. Huge fire broke out at Changsha. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Dec. 18** Wang Ching-wei deserted National Government and left Chungking. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Dec. 22** Japanese Prime Minister Prince Konoye in a statement laid down three points as guiding principles for settlement of Sino-Japanese conflict and establishment of "New Order in East Asia." — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Dec. 26** Generalissimo Chiang reiterated China's determination to carry on war of resistance against Japan. He said Konoye's statement clearly revealed Japan's intention to conquer China. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1938 Dec. 29** Wang Ching-wei in Hongkong urged "peace" based on Konoye's three-point statement. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Jan. 1** Wang Ching-wei expelled from Kuomintang. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939** Sikang provincial government formally established at Kangting with General Liu Wen-hui as governor. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Jan. 20** League Council adopted resolution requesting member states to hold consultations for taking effective measures to assist China. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Jan. 21** Fifth Plenary Session of Kuomintang CEC opened at Chungking, closed January 30. Decided to create Supreme National Defense Council under chairmanship of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Feb. 2** Sino-American Tung Oil Loan of US$25-million concluded. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Feb. 10** Japanese forces invaded Hainan Island. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Feb. 11** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek declared Japanese occupation of Hainan Island marked turning point in history of the Pacific as beginning of Japan's naval dominance in that ocean. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Feb. 12** Third Session of People's Political Council opened in Chungking. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Mar. 8** British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, announced the grant by British banks guaranteed by the British Government, of £5-million credit to China to stabilize Chinese currency. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Mar. 15** First Sino-British Export Credit Loan, £188,000 concluded. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Mar. 28** Nanchang fell. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Mar. 31** Japanese forces occupied Spratley islands in South China Sea. — p. 105 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 May 1** National Spiritual Mobilization Movement initiated. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 May 3** Chungking heavily bombed by Japanese planes. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 May 4** Chungking heavily bombed. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 May 12** Japanese marines landed at Kulangsu near Amoy. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939** Chungking heavily bombed. May 3, 4 and 12 bombings caused more than 10,000 casualties. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 May 27** League Council urged member states to continue to aid China individually, and asked that the League be kept informed of Japanese bombings of civilian population in China. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 June 1** The 1939 War Supplies Loan of CNC$600-million floated. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 June 8** National Government ordered arrest and punishment of Wang Ching-wei. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 June 10** Third Sino-Soviet Credit Loan, US$150-million, was concluded. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 June 14** Japanese began blockade of British and French concessions in Tientsin. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 June 16** New Sino-Soviet Commercial Treaty signed in Moscow. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 June 18** Remains of Genghis Khan removed from Suiyuan to Kansu. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 June 21** Japanese troops landed at Swatow. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 July 15** Anglo-Japanese negotiations on Tientsin issue began in Tokyo. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 July 24** Generalissimo Chiang stated that Anglo-Japanese accord on China reached in Tokyo would not be valid without China's approval. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 July 26** United States notified Japanese Government of decision to abrogate the American-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Aug. 14** Anglo-Japanese negotiations in Tokyo on Tientsin issue discontinued. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Aug. 18** Second Sino-British Export Credit Loan, £2,859,000 concluded. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Aug. 23** Pandit Nehru, Indian National Congress Leader, arrived in Chungking on goodwill visit and left on September 5. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Sept. 8** Joint Board of Four Government Banks established with Generalissimo Chiang as chairman. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Sept. 9** Fourth Session of People's Political Council opened in Chungking, closed September 18. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939** Generalissimo Chiang gave reassurance that China would establish a constitutional government. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Oct. 6** Chinese troops won First Battle of Changsha. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Nov. 12** Sixth Plenary Session of Kuomintang CEC opened in Chungking, closed November 20. Generalissimo Chiang appointed president of the Executive Yuan. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Nov. 24** Nanning fell. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1939 Dec. 14** China reelected to the League Council by League Assembly. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Jan. 1** The National Government ordered national adoption of new hsien (county) system. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Jan. 21** Tao Hsi-Sheng and Kao Tsung-wu revealed Wang Ching-wei's secret treaty with Japanese signed in Shanghai on December 30, 1939. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Jan. 23** Generalissimo Chiang denounced "Japan-Wang secret treaty." — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940** National Government ratified Sino-Soviet Trade Agreement signed in June, 1939. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Feb. 22** The 14th Reincarnation of the Dalai Lama enthorned at Lhasa. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Mar. 1** Ministry of Finance issued first instalment of CNC$1,200,000,000 of the 1940 War Supplies Loan. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Mar. 30** Wang Ching-wei's puppet regime established at Nanking. The Old "Provisional Government" at Peiping and "Reformed Government" at Nanking superseded by Wang's regime. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940** Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared Nanking puppet organization illegal and its acts null and void. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940** American Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, declared United States would not recognize Nanking puppet regime. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Apr. 1** Fifth session of People's Political Council opened in Chungking, closed April 10. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Apr. 20** The US$20-million Sino-American tin loan concluded. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 May 1** The Ministry of Finance issued first instalment of £10-million and US$50-million 1940 reconstruction gold bonds. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 June 12** Ichang fell. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 June 19** Anglo-Japanese agreement reached in Tokyo on Tientsin issue. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 June 20** Japanese blockade of British and French concessions in Tientsin lifted after 372 days of enforcement. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 July 1** Seventh Plenary Session of Kuomintang CEC opened in Chungking, closed July 8. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 July 18** Britain closed Burma Road for three months. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 July 27** President Roosevelt ordered embargo on oil and scrap iron shipments to Japan. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 July 30** Executive Yuan decided to establish National Food Administration. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Aug. 19-20** Japanese bombers raided Chungking. The two days of bombing left four-fifths of Chungking in ruins. — p. 106 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Aug. 27** Last contingent of British troops left Shanghai. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Sept. 1** Second instalment of the CNC$1,200-million 1940 war supplies loan was issued. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Sept. 22** Japan signed agreement with Indo-China. Japanese troops entered Indo-China in three columns. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged protest with France. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Sept. 26** National Government ordered postponement of National Assembly scheduled for November. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Sept. 27** Japan, Germany and Italy signed Tripartite Pact in Berlin. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Oct. 1** Chungking officially made auxiliary capital of China. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Oct. 18** Burma Road reopened after three months closure. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Oct. 29** Japanese troops evacuated Nanning and southern Kwangsi. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Nov. 1** Second instalment of the £10-million and US$50,000,000 1940 reconstruction gold loan was issued. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Nov. 30** Wang Ching-wei puppet regime concluded "treaty" with Japan giving her virtual control over lower Yangtze, north China and Inner Mongolia. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1940 Dec. 1** National Government declared treaty signed between Wang Ching-wei and Japanese illegal. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Jan. 18** National Military Council ordered disbandment of New Fourth Army as measure of military discipline. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Feb. 1** The first instalment of CNC$1,200-million 1941 war supplies loan issued. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Feb. 4** The US$50-million Sino-American metal loan concluded. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Mar. 1** First Session of the Second People's Political Council opened in Chungking; closed March 10. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941** First instalment of CNC$1,200-million 1941 reconstruction loan issued. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Mar. 24** Eighth Plenary Session of Kuomintang CEC opened in Chungking; closed April 2. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Mar. 28** Battle of Shangkao in northern Kiangsi ended. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Apr. 14** Referring to Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact, signed April 13 in Moscow, Foreign Minister Wang Chung-hui declared Outer Mongolia and Northeastern Provinces Chinese territory and the Soviet-Japanese declaration not binding on China. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Apr. 15** President Roosevelt announced list of materials for China under Lend-Lease Act. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Apr. 21** Japanese entered Foochow. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Apr. 25** In Washington, the United States and Great Britain signed separate but parallel agreements with China for stabilization of Chinese national currency. The Sino-American agreement provided for American stabilization fund of $US50-million, while Sino-British agreement provided for a British stabilization fund of £5-million. Chinese banks would raise another US$20-million for same purpose. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 May 13** Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced exchange of diplomatic representatives with Australia. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 June 1** Second instalment of CNC$1,200-million 1941 war supplies loan issued. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 June 5** Third Sino-British export credit loan £5-million concluded. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 June 17** Ministry of Food established under Executive Yuan. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 June 18** Sino-British Yunnan-Burma boundary demarcation agreement signed in Chungking. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 July 1** Second instalment of CNC$1-200-million 1941 reconstruction loan issued. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941** Germany, Italy and Rumania recognized Nanking puppet regime. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 July 2** China severed diplomatic relations with Germany and Italy, and on July 10 with Rumania. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 July 20** China severed diplomatic relations with Denmark. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 July 25** Vichy revealed that Indo-China authorities agreed to "Japanese protection of peace" in entire Indo-China. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941** Great Britain cancelled Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation and ordered freezing of Chinese and Japanese assets in British Empire. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941** United States ordered freezing of Chinese and Japanese assets in America. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 July 28** Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced China considered entire Indo-China under Japanese military occupation. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941** Dutch East Indies ordered freezing of Japanese assets, cancelled Dutch-Japanese financial agreement and ordered embargo of Dutch oil to Japan. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Aug. 1** Thailand recognized puppet regime in Northeastern Provinces and joined Japanese "Sphere of Co-Prosperity in East Asia." — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941** United States ordered oil embargo on Japan. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Aug. 14** President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill issued joint declaration of "Atlantic Charter." — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Aug. 17** China declared intention to abide by Atlantic Charter. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Aug. 26** China recognized Czech Government under President Benes. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Aug. 28** Chinese Goodwill Mission left Chungking for Burma; returned September 8. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Aug. 29** Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced exchange of diplomatic representatives between China and Canada. — p. 107 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Sept. 3** Chinese recaptured Foochow. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Oct. 1** Third instalment of CNC$1,200-million 1941 war supplies loan issued. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Oct. 4** Chengchow fell. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Oct. 8** Chinese won second battle of Changsha. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Oct. 9** American Military Mission under Maj.-Gen. John Magruder arrived in Chungking. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Oct. 31** Chinese recaptured Chengchow. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Nov. 17** Second Session of Second People's Political Council opened in Chungking for nine days. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Nov. 28** Last group of American marines evacuated from Shanghai. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Dec. 8 (U.S. Dec. 7)** Japan declared war on United States and Great Britain, after attacking Pearl Harbor, Hongkong and other American and British bases in Far East. Shanghai, Kulangsu and Tientsin Settlements and concessions occupied by the Japanese. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941** Great Britain declared war on Japan. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Dec. 9 (U.S. Dec. 8)** China declared war on Japan, Germany and Italy. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941** United States declared war on Japan. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Dec. 15** Ninth Plenary Session of Kuomintang CEC opened in Chungking until December 23. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Dec. 17** London announced formation of British Military Mission to China. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Dec. 20** The American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force took part in active combat over Kunming. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Dec. 22** Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, commander-in-chief of India, and Maj.-Gen. Brett of the American Army Air Corps, arrived in Chungking for two days consultation with Generalissimo Chiang. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1941 Dec. 23** T. V. Soong appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Jan. 1** Joint declaration of the United Nations signed in Washington. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Jan. 2** Chinese troops entered Burma. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Jan. 3** Generalissimo Chiang accepted command of the China Theater of war. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Jan. 15** Third Battle of Changsha won by Chinese. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Feb. 1** The 1942 U. S. Government Credit to China, US$500-million, concluded. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Feb. 4** Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek arrived in India, departed Feb. 22. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Feb. 25** Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Poland after latter withdrew recognition of puppet regime in Chinese Northeastern Provinces. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Mar. 3** Generalissimo Chiang arrived in Lashio for military conference with General Wavell. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Mar. 4** Gen. Joseph Stilwell arrived in Chungking to assume command of all American Armed forces in China, Burma and India. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Mar. 5** Generalissimo and Madame Chiang returned to Chungking from visit to India and Burma. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Mar. 10** Gen. Joseph Stilwell appointed chief of staff of the China Theater. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942** Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced China and India would exchange resident representatives. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Mar. 12** Chinese Military Mission headed by Gen. Hsiung Shih-hui, left Chungking for America, arrived April 13. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Mar. 29** National Mobilization Act promulgated. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Mar. 30** President Roosevelt announced establishment of Pacific War Council in Washington, comprising China, United States, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Netherlands. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Apr. 24** Generalissimo Chiang received British decoration of Grand Cross of the Bath awarded by King George VI. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Apr. 29** Chinese troops evacuated Lashio in northeastern Burma. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 May 1** The 1942 Allied Victory Gold Loan, US$100-million, floated. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942** Chinese troops evacuated Mandalay in central Burma. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 May 3** Japanese troops advanced into western Yunnan along the Burma Road. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 May 5** National Mobilization Act went into effect. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 May 9** Japanese invading army stopped on the Salween River by Chinese. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 May 11** Tengchung fell. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 May 29** Kinhwa fell. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 June 2** Foreign Minister T. V. Soong and American Secretary of State Cordell Hull signed Sino-American Lend-Lease agreement in Washington. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 July 1** The 1942 Allied Victory Loan of CNC$1-billion issued. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 July 4** American Volunteer Group of Chinese Air Force superseded by the China Task Force of U. S. Army Air Force. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Aug. 28** Chinese troops recaptured major part of Chekiang-Kiangsi railway. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Sept. 21** Generalissimo Chiang concluded month-long trip to northwest. He visited Kansu, Ningsia and Chinghai. Madame Chiang visited Sinkiang. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Sept. 29** Wendell Willkie arrived in Sinkiang from U.S.S.R. He arrived in Chungking October 2 and departed October 9. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Oct. 10** American and British governments announced intention of relinquishing extraterritorial and other related rights in China. — p. 108 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Oct. 22** First session of Third People's Political Council convened; adjourned October 31. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Nov. 1** Japan established Ministry of Great East Asia to rule occupied territories. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Nov. 10** British Parliamentary Mission arrived in Chungking, departed December 11. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Nov. 12** Tenth Plenary Session of Kuomintang CEC opened in Chungking; closed November 27. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1942 Nov. 27** Madame Chiang arrived in New York for medical treatment. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Jan. 5** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Chinese participation in United Nations declaration signed in London. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Jan. 11** New Sino-American and Sino-British treaties concluded. Sino-American treaty signed in Washington, Sino-British treaty in Chungking. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Feb. 5** Gen. H. H. Arnold, chief of the United States Army Air Force, and Sir John Dill, chief of staff, representing President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill respectively, arrived in Chungking for two-day conference with Generalissimo Chiang. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Feb. 17** Madame Chiang arrived in Washington as guest of President and Mrs. Roosevelt at White House. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943** Japanese troops landed at Kwangchowwan. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Feb. 18** Madame Chiang addressed combined session of U. S. Senate and House of Representatives. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Feb. 19** American Lend-Lease Administration announced establishment of China Bureau. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Feb. 24** Chinese Government lodged protest with Vichy regime over Japanese landing at Kwangchowwan. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Feb. 26** Generalissimo Chiang broadcast to people of Thailand. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Mar. 6** The 14th Air Force of United States Army began operation in China. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Mar. 15** Generalissimo Chiang visited Kweichow. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Apr. 4** Madame Chiang ended official visit to U. S. and returned to New York after visiting Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Apr. 22** Foreign Minister T. V. Soong visited Canada. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 May 19** Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged protest with Vichy regime over transfer of French Concession and other rights to Nanking puppets. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 May 20** Ratification of new Sino-American and Sino-British treaties exchanged in Washington and Chungking, respectively. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 May 21** Chinese and American governments exchanged notes in Chungking concerning criminal jurisdiction over American armed forces in China. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 June 1** The 1943 Allied Victory Loan, CNC$3-billion, issued. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 June 10** Washington announced agreement reached among China, the United States, Great Britain and U.S.S.R. on Inter-Allied Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 June 14** Battle of western Hupeh ended. Japanese retreated to original positions. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 June 15** Madame Chiang arrived in Canada. Addressed joint session of Canadian Parliament July 16. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 June 27** Madame Chiang began journey home. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 June 28** Generalissimo Chiang received Grand Cordon of the Aztec Eagle from Mexican Government. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 July 7** Generalissimo Chiang received Legion of Merit, degree of chief commander, from the U. S. government. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Aug. 1** Lin Sen, chairman of National Government, died. Generalissimo Chiang appointed acting chairman. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943** Chinese Government severed diplomatic relations with Vichy regime. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Aug. 22** Foreign Minister T. V. Soong in Quebec to join Roosevelt-Churchill conference. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Aug. 27** China recognized French Committee for National Liberation in London. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Sept. 6** The 11th Plenary Session of Kuomintang CEC opened in Chungking; closed September 13. Generalissimo Chiang elected chairman of National Government. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Sept. 18** Second Session of Third People's Political Council convened in Chungking; closed September 27. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Oct. 10** Generalissimo Chiang assumed office as chairman of National Government. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Oct. 16** Lord Mountbatten, supreme commander in Southeast Asia, arrived in Chungking for military conference with Chinese military leaders. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Oct. 30** Declaration on general security (Moscow Declaration) signed in Moscow by China, United States, Great Britain and U.S.S.R. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Nov. 4** Chinese-American Composite Wing of Chinese Air Force went into action. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Nov. 9** United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation agreement was signed in Washington. — p. 109 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Nov. 18** Goodwill Mission to Great Britain left Chungking for India en route to England. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Nov. 21** Generalissimo Chiang, Madame Chiang, arrived in Cairo for conference with President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Dec. 1** Joint declaration of Cairo Conference issued. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943** Generalissimo and Madame Chiang returned to Chungking from Cairo. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Dec. 3** Japanese troops entered Changteh. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Dec. 9** Changteh recaptured. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Dec. 17** Lieut.-Gen. A. Carton de Wiart, Prime Minister Churchill's personal representative to Generalissimo Chiang, arrived in Chungking. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943** President Roosevelt signed legislation repealing Chinese Exclusion Act. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1943 Dec. 29** Chinese Goodwill Mission to Great Britain received by King George VI. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Jan. 25** British Prime Minister Churchill received Chinese Goodwill Mission. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Feb. 7** Chinese Military Mission, headed by General Yang Chieh, arrived in London. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Mar. 5** Chinese troops recaptured Maingkwan in northern Burma. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Mar. 22** Sino-Canadian Mutual Aid agreement signed in Ottawa. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Mar. 27** Goodwill Mission to Great Britain returned to Chungking. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Apr. 14** New Sino-Canadian treaty signed in Ottawa. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Apr. 22** Joint Statements by experts on the establishment of an international monetary fund of the United and Associated Nations published in Washington, London, and Chungking. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** Chengchow fell. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Apr. 23** China elected to governing body of the International Labor Office. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 May 1** Gen. Z. Pechkoff, representative of French National Liberation Committee, presented credentials to President Chiang Kai-shek. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 May 2** Agreement on fourth Sino-British export credit loan of £50,000,000 signed in London. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** Sino-British Lend-Lease agreement signed in London. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 May 11** Chinese forces in western Yunnan established bridgeheads west of Salween river. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 May 17** Chinese and American forces began siege of Myitkyina in northern Burma. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** Military Mission headed by Gen. Shang Chen arrived in Washington. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 May 20** The 12th Plenary Session of the Kuomintang Fifth CEC opened in Chungking until May 26. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 May 25** Loyang fell. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 June 15** American superfortresses raided Japan proper for the first time. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 June 16** Kamaing in northern Burma captured by Chinese. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 June 17** Japanese completed occupation of Peiping-Hankow railway. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 June 18** Changsha fell. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 June 21** Henry Wallace arrived in Chungking. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 June 23** Dr. H. H. Kung, vice-president of Executive Yuan, arrived in Washington for United Nations monetary and finance conference. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 June 25** Mogaung, in northern Burma, captured by Chinese. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 June 26** President Roosevelt presented scroll to the men, women, and children of Chungking for bravery under enemy bombing. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 July 1** The 1944 Allied Victory Loan of CNC$5-billion floated. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 July 2** Henry Wallace left for America. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 July 9** Madame Chiang left for America for medical treatment. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Aug. 1** Regulations for safeguarding the freedom of person were enforced. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Aug. 3** Organized Japanese resistance at Myitkyina ceased. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Aug. 8** Hengyang fell. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Aug. 28** V. K. Wellington Koo, head of the Chinese Delegation to the Dumbarton Oaks Conference, arrived in Washington. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Sept. 5** Third session of Third People's Political Council opened in Chungking until September 18. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Sept. 6** President Roosevelt's personal emissaries, Donald Nelson and Maj.-Gen. Patrick Hurley, arrived in Chungking. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** Special units from Chinese Expeditionary Force in western Yunnan and Chinese Army in India fighting in northern Burma joined forces at Kaoliangkung pass on Yunnan-Burma border, marking first overland contact between China and Southeast Asia Theater since Japanese occupation of Burma in 1942. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Sept. 14** Chinese troops recaptured Tengchung city. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Sept. 15** Gen. Chang Chih-chung, government representative, and Lin Tsu-han, communist representative, reported on the Government-Communist negotiations at People's Political Council. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Sept. 28** French Government presented the Yangtze river gunboat S.S. Le Balny to Chinese Government. The gunboat was renamed Fa Ku. — p. 110 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Sept. 29** Chinese-American-British phases of Dumbarton Oaks Conference began. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Oct. 5** Foochow fell. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Oct. 9** Results of Dumbarton Oaks Conference published. Establishment of general assembly, security council and international court of justice proposed. Chinese-American-British phase of the Conference concluded. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Oct. 14** Government called 100,000 educated youth to volunteer for military service. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Oct. 23** China, together with United States, Great Britain, and U.S.S.R., announced recognition of Provisional Government of France. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Oct. 26** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced recognition of Government of Italy. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Oct. 29** The White House announced recall (October 24) of Gen. Joseph Stilwell. Maj.-Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer appointed Commanding General of U. S. Forces in China Theater. He was also appointed chief of staff to Generalissimo Chiang, supreme commander of China Theater. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** Lieut.-Gen. Daniel I. Sultan was appointed Commanding General of U. S. Army Forces in Burma and India Theater. He was appointed by Generalissimo Chiang as commander of all Chinese forces based in India. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Nov. 3** Chinese troops recaptured Lungling. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Nov. 10** Kweilin fell. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** Wang Ching-wei died in Japan. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Nov. 11** Liuchow fell. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Nov. 15** Ishan fell. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Nov. 16** Chinese War Production Board established under the direction of Wong Wen-hao. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** The Ministry of Conscription organized with Gen. Lu Chung-lin as minister. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** Donald Nelson returned to Chungking with American experts to assist Chinese War Production Board. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Nov. 19** Lieut.-Gen. D. I. Sultan announced construction of oil pipeline from India to China. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944** Supreme National Defense Council appointed Gen. Chen Cheng, Minister of War; Chang Li-sheng, Minister of Interior; O. K. Yui, Minister of Finance; and Chu Chia-hua, Minister of Education. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Nov. 21** Chinese Training and Combat Command of the U. S. Forces, China Theater, was established with Brig.-Gen. Frank Dorn as commanding general. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Nov. 29** United National War Crimes Sub-Commission for the Far East and Pacific formed in Chungking with Wang Chung-hui as chairman. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Dec. 1** Chinese troops recaptured Chefang in western Yunnan. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Dec. 4** T. V. Soong appointed acting president of Executive Yuan. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Dec. 5** Tushan fell and recaptured on December 8. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Dec. 15** Chinese troops recaptured Bhamo in northern Burma. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1944 Dec. 25** Headquarters of Chinese Ground Forces inaugurated in Kunming with Gen. Ho Ying-chin as commander-in-chief. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Jan. 1** President Chiang Kai-shek promised to call National Assembly to adopt constitution before end of the war. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** War Transport Board was formed under the direction of Gen. Yu Fei-peng. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Jan. 8** Maj.-Gen. Patrick Hurley, U. S. Ambassador to China, presented credentials to President Chiang Kai-shek. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Jan. 15** Chinese troops recaptured Namkhan in northern Burma. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Jan. 20** Chinese troops recaptured Wanting on Yunnan-Burma border. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Jan. 21** Test convoy over the Tengchung cutoff (from Myitkyina to Kunming) arrived in Kunming. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Jan. 22** Lieut-Gen. D. I. Sultan announced that Ledo-Burma Road was entirely cleared of Japs. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Jan. 23** Chinese National Relief and Rehabilitation Administration formally inaugurated with T. F. Tsiang as director. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Jan. 28** President Chiang broadcast to American and British peoples naming Ledo-Burma road the Stilwell Road in honor of Gen. Joseph Stilwell. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** First convoy from India passed Wanting entering Chinese territory. The convoy welcomed by official Chinese delegation headed by T. V. Soong. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Feb. 4** First convoy over Stilwell Road arrived in Kunming. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Feb. 12** First regular convoy over Tengchung cutoff arrived in Kunming. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 1** President Chiang announced National Assembly would convene November 12 to adopt constitution. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 5** Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced joint invitations to United Nations Conference on International Organization at San Francisco issued by China, U.S.S.R., United Kingdom and United States. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 7** Lord and Lady Mountbatten arrived in Chungking. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Chinese troops recaptured Lashio in northern Burma. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 9** Japanese troops in Indo-China disarmed all French and Indo-Chinese troops. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 13** Japanese troops seized Kwangchowwan. — p. 111 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 16** Hsipaw, west of Lashio, captured by Chinese. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 20** Mandalay taken by British. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 26** Chinese delegation to San Francisco Conference named. T. V. Soong appointed head. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 28** Wilbur Forrest, Ralph McGill, and Carl Ackerman, representatives of American Association of Newspaper Editors, arrived in Chungking on world tour. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Mar. 29** Siangyang in northwestern Hupeh fell. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 1** Japanese Government announced incorporation of Korea and Formosa into Japan Proper. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 3** Ratification of Sino-Canadian Treaty, signed on April 17, 1944, exchanged in Chungking. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 4** Nanyang in southwest Honan captured by Japanese . — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 5** U.S.S.R. renounced Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 11** Laohokow in northwestern Hupeh fell. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 12** President Roosevelt died. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Laohokow recaptured by Chinese. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 16** Chinese regained Siangyang. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 22** U. S. Ambassador Patrick Hurley returned to Chungking from America via London and Moscow. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Apr. 25** United Nations Conference on International Organization held at San Francisco. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 5** Kuomintang Sixth National Conference opened in Chungking until May 18. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 8** German unconditional surrender officially announced. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 17** President Chiang unanimously reelected Tsungtsai of Kuomintang. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 18** Chinese recaptured Foochow. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 20** Hochih in northern Kwangsi recovered. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** India-China oil pipeline completed. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 21** Chingchengkiang in Kwangsi recaptured by Chinese. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 27** Chinese recaptured Nanning. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 28** First Plenary Session of Sixth Kuomintang CEC opened in Chungking until May 31. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 30** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced establishment of diplomatic relations with Argentina. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 May 31** Kuomintang CEC elected T. V. Soong president and Wong Wen-hao, vice president of Executive Yuan. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 June 6** Chinese crossed border from Kwangsi into Indo-China. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 June 8** Chinese recaptured Lungchow in southwestern Kwangsi. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 June 11** For National Government, H. H. Kung conferred Special Grand Cordon of Pao-ting (Precious Tripod) upon Admirals of the Fleet William Leahy and Ernest King, and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 June 14** Chinese recaptured Ishan in northern Kwangsi. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 June 18** Chinese regained Wenchow in Chekiang. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 June 26** United Nations Charter signed in San Francisco. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 June 27** T. V. Soong left for Moscow. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Chinese troops recaptured Liuchow in Kwangsi. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 June 30** T. V. Soong and party arrived in Moscow and received by Marshal Stalin. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 1** Six People's Political Councillors left Chungking for Yenan to consult with Mao Tse-tung. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 4** T. V. Soong received by Kalinin. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 7** First session of Fourth People's Political Council opened in Chungking. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Sino-British agreement concerning jurisdiction of one nation's armed forces in the territory of the other was signed in Chungking. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 11** Maj.-Gen. Claire L. Chennault, retired as commander of the 14th U.S.A.A.F. in Kunming. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 17** T. V. Soong arrived in Chungking from Moscow with Soviet Ambassador A. A. Petrov. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 18** Big Three Conference of President Truman, Prime Minister Churchill, and Generalissimo Stalin, opened at Potsdam, Germany. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 25** O. K. Yui appointed governor of Central Bank of China to succeed H. H. Kung. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 26** President Chiang, President Truman, and Prime Minister Churchill issued ultimatum to Japan, ordering her to surrender unconditionally or to face prompt and utter destruction. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 27** Chinese troops recaptured Kweilin in Kwangsi. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 July 30** Wang Shih-chieh was appointed minister of foreign affairs to succeed T. V. Soong. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 2** Big Three Conference at Potsdam ended. A joint communique published simultaneously in Washington, London and Moscow the next day. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 5** T. V. Soong and Wang Shih-chieh left Chungking for Moscow to continue Sino-Soviet negotiations. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 6** American superfortress dropped first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 7** T. V. Soong and Wang Shih-chieh arrived in Moscow. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 8** U.S.S.R. declared war on Japan as of August 9. — p. 112 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 9** Soviet army entered Manchuria. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Second Atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 10** Radio Tokyo announced that Japan was ready to accept the Potsdam Declaration. Official statement of Japanese Government made through the Swiss Government. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 14** Japan accepted Allied demand for unconditional surrender, the Japanese Emperor to rule country subject to authority of Supreme Allied Commander. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance signed in Moscow. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 15** Legislative Yuan unanimously approved the United Nations Charter. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** President Chiang invited Mao Tse-tung to come to Chungking for conference. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 16** T. V. Soong arrived in Washington for conference with President Truman. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 17** President Chiang sent a second telegram to Mao Tse-tung inviting him to Chungking for conference. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 20** Wang Shih-chieh returned from Moscow. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 21** Maj.-Gen. Takeo Imai, representing Gen. Okamura, arrived in Chihkiang to receive surrender conditions from Lieut.-Gen. Hsiao Yi-shu, chief of staff to Gen. Ho Ying-chin. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** American Lend-Lease services were terminated. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 23** President Chiang sent third telegram to Mao Tse-tung inviting him to Chungking for conference. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 24** President Chiang in a statement clarified China's stand in relation to principle of nationalism and world peace. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Legislative Yuan ratified the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** President Chiang signed the United Nations Charter on behalf of China. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 26** Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance published. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 27** Lieut.-Gen. Leng Hsin, deputy chief of staff to Gen. Ho Ying-chin, arrived in Nanking with 159 officers and men to establish the forward echelon of headquarters of Chinese Ground Forces. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Allied troops began landing in Japan. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 28** Chinese gendarmes entered Shanghai. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Mao Tse-tung arrived in Chungking from Yenan, accompanied by U. S. Ambassador Patrick Hurley. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 29** Gen. Chen Yi appointed governor of Taiwan. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 30** T. V. Soong arrived in Ottawa, Canada, for discussions with Canadian authorities. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Aug. 31** Chinese troops entered Indo-China and liberated Laokai. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Gen. Hsiung Shih-hui appointed director of Generalissimo's headquarters in the Northeastern Provinces. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Three Northeastern Provinces were divided into nine provinces. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 2** Instrument for Japanese surrender signed on board U.S.S. Missouri by Shigemitsu and Gen. Umetsu. Gen. MacArthur signed for the Allies. Gen. Hsu Yung-chang represented China. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 5** First unit of Chinese New Sixth Army arrived in Nanking by air. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Wang Shih-chieh left Chungking for London to attend Foreign Ministers Conference. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 6** First unit of Chinese 49th Army arrived in Shanghai by air. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 9** Gen. Ho Ying-chin received formal surrender of Japanese in China from Gen. Okamura in Nanking. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 12** Chinese took over Shanghai and completed reoccupation of Canton. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 14** Premier T. V. Soong concluded series of conversations with President Truman in Washington. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 17** Gen. Ho Ying-chin announced all Japanese civilians in China would be deported to Japan. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 19** Premier T. V. Soong declared that China would respect French sovereignty in Indo-China. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 20** T. F. Tsiang made known China's request for US$945-million worth of UNRRA relief. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Sept. 25** Disarmament of Japanese troops in Nanking completed. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 3** Gen. Lu Han appointed governor of Yunnan Province to succeed Gen. Lung Yun. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** U. S. Marines landed at Tientsin. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 6** Maj.-Gen. Keller E. Rockey, commander of U. S. Marines in north China, accepted surrender of Japanese forces in Tientsin area on behalf of Generalissimo Chiang, supreme commander. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 10** President Truman greeted people of China on 34th Anniversary of Chinese Republic and pledged American assistance to accomplish "democratic objectives" of Dr. Sun. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** U. S. Secretary of State Byrnes announced he had invited powers interested in Far East to send delegates to Washington for meeting scheduled for October 23 to form an Allied Advisory Commission. (Opening meeting postponed until October 30.) — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 11** A joint Government-Communist declaration announced agreement had been reached after six weeks of negotiations, unsolved problems to be settled by Political Consultation Conference. — p. 113 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 14** Chinese forces landed on Hainan island to disarm Japanese. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 17** Chungking announced Russian forces had begun leaving Manchuria and complete withdrawal should be effected by end of November. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 22** Lieut.-Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer, U. S. commander in China, reported in Washington that U. S. troops in China would be cut to 6,000 by January 1, but 53,000 marines would help China repatriate some four million Japanese. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Returns of plebiscite in Outer Mongolia indicated overwhelming vote in favor of independence. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 28** Fighting between government and communist forces spread to 11 provinces. Government compromise proposal rejected. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 29** Chungking reported Chinese Red troops entrenched in Manchuria along rail lines and behind three ports where U. S. warships were scheduled to land national troops. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Oct. 31** Gen. Yen Hsi-shan, Shansi governor, reported 100,000 communists attacking Tatung. Government's offer not to fire on Reds, if they withdrew from railroads and allowed national troops to pass, rejected by Yenan. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 1** Announcement made that in accordance with terms of Chinese-Soviet treaty, Soviet troops would begin withdrawal from Manchuria November 2 and complete the withdrawal by December 1. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 2** Chungking reported 20,000 Chinese Communist troops led by Gen. Ho Lung were besieging Kweisui. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Chungking said Chinese Government had requested creation of a five-year U. S. military mission to train and develop China's armed services. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 3** Information Minister K. C. Wu announced that a four-point proposal was sent to Yenan. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 4** Gen. Ho Ying-chin in Peiping announced government decision to reopen rail lines through communist-held areas. Reds attacked north Hupeh cities. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** President Chiang declared support for a free Korea on the eve of President Kim Koo's departure for Seoul. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 5** Information Minister Wu branded as "groundless" charges of Yenan radio and communist paper in Chungking that American armed assistance to Goverment forces was aimed at Reds. Gen. Wedemeyer denied "clashes" between U. S. Marines and communists. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Chinese Government submitted to Allied Headquarters a list of 300 Japanese war criminals headed by Emperor Hirohito and including every Japanese premier and foreign minister for past 8 years. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 7** Gen. Wedemeyer in Peiping and Secretary Byrnes in Washington announced U. S. Marines would be recalled soon. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 8** Soviet troops withdrew from Hulutao and Yingkow, leaving Chinese Reds in control of ports, while national forces remained on U. S. ships offshore. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 10** Government troops reported in clashes with communists near Shanhaikwan. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 11** Chungking disclosed Chinese-Soviet negotiations permitted flying government troops into Manchuria since communists barred land and sea routes. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 13** Chungking said Russia agreed to let government fly 1,500 troops a day into Changchun, Manchurian capital, from Peiping, and Soviet forces were withdrawing toward Vladivostok, northern Korea and Port Arthur. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Chungking reported communist troops surrounded airfields evacuated by Russians, making landing of government troops by air transport impossible. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 16** Gen. Tu Yu-ming, commander of government forces, reported capture of Shanhaikwan. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 17** Communist forces continued to besiege Paotow and Kweisui. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 18** Government forces captured Kuimen pass along the Great Wall and pushed on to Chinhsien. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 22** Government troops captured Lienshan, 10 miles from Hulutao, and lifted two-week communist siege of Paotow. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 23** Government troops penetrated 130 miles into Manchuria, half way to Mukden. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 25** Government forces captured Chienshien after 30-mile advance. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 26** President Chiang declared at the newly formed Supreme Economic Council: "We shall spare no effort to bring internal order and security to the nation." He revealed 1,000,000 Japanese still in China. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 27** Maj.-Gen. Patrick J. Hurley resigned as Ambassador to China. Gen. George C. Marshall appointed U. S. President's special envoy to China with ambassadorial rank. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Chungking reported Russians agreed to help government forces take over Manchuria and had ordered Chinese Communists out of Changchun and Mukden. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Nov. 28** Far Eastern Advisory Commission announced its decision to visit Japan at end of year. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 1** Soviet Union postponed withdrawal of troops from Manchuria until January 3. — p. 114 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 2** Government troops reached Tahushan, 65 miles southwest of Mukden, in drive into Manchuria. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 6** Government forces halted within 25 miles of Mukden, awaiting negotiations with Soviet Marshal Rodion Y. Malinovsky at Changchun. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 7** Over 60 percent of Japanese troops in China were disarmed, Gen. Ho Ying-chin, commander-in-chief of Chinese Army, announced. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 8** 250 officials in the Japanese-sponsored "North China Government" in Peiping were put under arrest. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 10** Attack by 120,000 communists on Lincheng on Tientsin-Pukow railway in Shantung for 13 days. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 11** President and Mme. Chiang visited Peiping for first time in ten years. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 12** Lieut.-Gen. Wedemeyer reported 943,000 Japanese soldiers disarmed in China Theater. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 15** President Truman issued statement on U. S. policy in China, calling for end of civil strife in China and united government under President Chiang. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 17** Seven communist delegates arrived in Chungking to resume negotiations with the government. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 18** Siege of Paotow and Kweisui lifted after two months of unsuccessful assaults by communists. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** President Chiang arrived by plane in Nanking from Peiping. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 22** Gen. George C. Marshall, U. S. Special Envoy, arrived in Chungking by plane from Nanking, and was met by Premier T. V. Soong and Chou En-lai, communist representative. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 23** President and Mme. Chiang returned to Chungking after recent visit to Peiping and Nanking. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Gen. Marshall conferred with communist leaders. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 25** Gen. Tu Yu-ming, commander of government forces in the northeast, began drive to clear Jehol Province of communist troops. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 27** Government and communist delegates resumed discussion of cessation of hostilities and convening of Political Consultation Conference. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** Big three Foreign Ministers conference announced series of agreements on the establishment of international control of atomic energy; creation of Far Eastern Commission and Allied Council for Japan; ultimate reestablishment of a Free Korea; and withdrawal of Soviet and U. S. troops from China. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 29** Lieut-Gen. Wedemeyer announced U. S. troops would help government forces move into Manchuria. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945 Dec. 31** Government answered communist truce proposal with three-point plan, proposing Gen. Marshall as mediator. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1945** President Chiang offered other political parties, besides Kuomintang, representation in government but decried autonomous armies. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 1** Chinese Navy was placed under direction of the Army. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 2** Government troops entered Jehol province. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 3** Communists accepted government's proposal to make Gen. Marshall mediator in peace negotiations. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 4** Communist party agreed in principle with government that hostilities should be stopped simultaneously with restoration of communications. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 5** China recognized independence of Outer Mongolian Republic. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Partial peace settlement granting Kazakhs high degree of autonomy was reached between government and Kazakhs of Sinkiang province. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 7** Government and communist leaders held first truce meeting with Gen. Marshall acting as mediator. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 10** Cease-fire agreement between Government and communist representatives was announced at Political Consultation Conference (P.C.C.). In opening speech, President Chiang announced government's decision on civil liberties, equality of political parties, local self-government and release of political prisoners. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 11** Second P.C.C. session was held with Chang Chun and Chou En-lai, government and communist representatives, respectively, reporting on newly concluded truce discussions. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 14** Government forces completed occupation of Sinmin, 31 miles northwest of Mukden. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 15** Chang Chun announced setting up of three-man military sub-committee, which held its first meeting on reorganization of communist 18th Group Army and its garrison areas. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 16** U. S. transports moved 6,000 New 6th Army men into Manchuria. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 20** Mme. Chiang arrived in Peiping enroute to northeast on goodwill mission. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 21** National Military Council spokesman said hostilities continued on same scale as before the January 10 truce. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 23** Gen. Marshall accepted advisory position on military sub-committee for studying unification of government and communist armies. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Chinese delegation to United Nations Chief-of-Staff Conference, led by Gen. Shang Chen, former head of Chinese Military Mission in U. S., left for London. — p. 115 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 27** Democratic League members withdrew from P.C.C. session in protest against police search in home of one of their delegates. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 28** Supreme National Defense Council passed resolution to repeal all laws and decrees restricting fundamental freedoms of people. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Jan. 31** P.C.C. reached complete agreement on government reorganization on the basis of coalition of political parties. Among important resolutions adopted at final session: expansion of State Council, nationalization and reorganization of armies, appointment of special committee to review Draft Constitution. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 5** President Chiang disclosed he had not entertained thought of being a presidential candidate under new regime. Government took over administration of the Pescadores. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 11** Washington and London published text of secret Yalta agreement, signed February 11, 1945, by Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** The Executive Hdqrs. in Peiping, composed of government, communist and U. S. representatives, announced Government-Communist agreements to restore eight disrupted railways in north China. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** President Chiang paid first visit to Shanghai in eight years. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 13** China and Mongolian People's Republic concluded amity pact. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Three-man Military Subcommittee held first formal meeting. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 15** Military Rehabilitation Conference convoked by Chinese Army Hdqrs. opened in Nanking. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Washington disclosed U. S. had asked Chungking and Moscow in identical notes for information on current Chinese-Soviet talks. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Communists in Yenan demanded joint control of Manchuria and limitation of government troops sent there. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 17** Gen. Tu Yu-ming's forces of the 6th and 13th armies captured Liaochung near Mukden. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 19** Quo Tai-chi was appointed Chinese delegate to United Nations Security Council. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 21** Chinese students of 14 educational institutions in and around Chungking started strike in protest against Soviet failure to withdraw from Manchuria. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 22** Demonstration by 30,000 Chungking students against Russia and Chinese Communists. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 23** Seven members of Control Yuan protested to Foreign Affairs Ministry against Yalta agreement. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Students in Chungking staged another demonstration against Soviet delay in withdrawing troops from Manchuria. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 24** President Chiang returned to Chungking from Shanghai by plane after 14-day tour of Shanghai, Nanking and Hangchow. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** A manifesto by 110 professors of National Southwest Associated University in Kunming demanded publication of current negotiations between the Chinese and Soviet governments and the fulfillment of provisions of Chinese-Soviet treaty. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 25** Agreement reached by Military Sub-committee for army reorganization and nationalization of communist troops signed. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Supreme National Defense Council passed provisional regulations governing foreign exchange transactions. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** President Chiang announced government's three principles in negotiations with Soviet Government. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 26** Secretary Byrnes denied knowledge of Big Three agreement that authorized Soviet removal of machinery from Manchuria. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Soviet Supreme military command in northeast announced that Soviet forces would complete evacuation before departure of U. S. troops from China, "or, at any rate, not later than that." — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 27** China and France signed treaty for relinquishment of French extraterritorial and related rights in China, and agreement on relations in Indo-China. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Feb. 28** Gen. Marshall, Gen. Chang Chih-chung and Chou En-lai of Military Sub-committee arrived in Peiping on inspection tour of north China. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 1** Second Plenary Session of Kuomintang 6th Central Executive and Supervisory committee opened in Chungking. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 4** Central Bank of China fixed foreign exchange rate at CN$2,020 to US$1. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 5** U. S. decided to lend China 100 Liberty ships and 100 landing craft to help repatriate Japanese war prisoners and civilians in China. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh told Kuomintang meeting China had rejected Soviet claim to all enterprises in Manchuria that had served Japanese Kwantung army. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 6** Information Minister K. C. Wu announced abolition of press censorship in recovered areas. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Liu Chieh, vice-minister of foreign affairs, stated that delay in Soviet withdrawal was due to technical difficulties which Soviet authorities did not specify. — p. 116 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 7** One million people in Hunan reported facing starvation, lack of clothing, and proper medical care. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 8** Minister of Communications Yu Fei-peng announced government's program to build 20,000 kms. of highways in three stages beginning this year. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Executive Hdqrs. in Peiping ordered communists in Jehol, who violated truce agreements, to withdraw to northwest of Chihfeng within 24 hours. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 9** Chungking reported 22 northbound trains loaded with Soviet troops had left Mukden since March 7. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 10** Executive Yuan instructed Chinese Maritime Customs to permit foreign vessels to sail freely into Chinese harbors until March 31, 1947. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 11** Soviet authorities officially notified Chinese Government of withdrawal of Red troops from Mukden. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Gen. Marshall left Chungking for U. S. to report to President Truman. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 12** Gen. Chang Chih-chung reported to Kuomintang C.E.C. contents of agreement granting self-government to Kazakhs in Sinkiang. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Chinese forces entered Mukden to assume garrison duties following evacuation of Soviet troops. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Food Minister Hsu Kan declared UNRRA deliveries to China not up to schedule and China's food problem critical. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 13** Central News Agency reported Chinese Communists set up puppet regimes in Kirin, Heilungkiang and Hokiang provinces, turning northeast into special area. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Chinese troops moved into Mukden, following complete withdrawal of Soviet forces from city. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 16** Kuomintang C.E.C. unanimously ratified P.C.C. agreements and adopted important resolutions on military, rehabilitation, relief, communications and political problems. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 17** President Chiang obtained Kuomintang CEC ratification of all agreements for reorganization of government and cooperation with communists. At his insistence a resolution condemning negotiations with the U.S.S.R. was defeated. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 19** Lieut.-Gen. Wedemeyer said U. S. should assist China in repatriation of Japanese war prisoners and civilians in Manchuria. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Chinese Communists threatened to break unity agreement, accusing Kuomintang of failing to relinquish control over government. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 20** People's Political Council held first meeting since V-J Day; main item on agenda was national reconstruction. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** U. S. Export-Import Bank granted China US$33-million cotton credit and authorized in principle a slightly larger loan with which to buy ships and machinery. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 22** In accordance with government regulations governing foreign exchange, Central Bank of China designated 27 banks in Shanghai to handle foreign exchange transactions. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 24** Moscow confirmed announcement that U.S.S.R. would complete withdrawal of Red troops from Manchuria by end of April. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 26** Finance Minister O. K. Yui announced national budget of CNC$2,524,900,000,000 at People's Political Council. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 29** Lieut.-Gen. Wedemeyer, on behalf of U. S., presented Generalissimo Chiang the Distinguished Service Medal. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Mar. 30** Government awarded Lieut.-Gen. Wedemeyer Order of Blue-Sky-White-Sun for meritorious service. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 1** President Chiang told P.P.C. that Chinese Communist demands in Manchuria would not be considered until government completed taking-over control from Russians. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Lieut.-Gen. Wedemeyer announced U. S. Army in China Theater would disband on May 1. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 2** Withdrawal of Soviet troops from Harbin, Manchuria, reported in progress. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 3** An estimated 15-million Chinese on the verge of starvation. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** P.P.C. closed session with five-point resolution on agreements of Political Consultation Conference. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 7** Chungking announced schedule of Soviet evacuation of Manchuria. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Government New First Army reported within 70 miles of Changchun. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Two truce-enforcement teams began work of halting Government-Communist conflicts in Manchuria. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 9** Chinese Communist paper made violent personal attack on President Chiang. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 11** President Truman reported that Gen. Marshall's conferences in Washington had been very successful and that General Marshall would return to China at once. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** Chinese Communists were reported concentrated in Harbin and Changchun regions. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))

**1946** U. S. Army personnel in China reduced to 5,000 to serve with American Military Advisory Group. — p. 117 ([scan part 1, leaf 60](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n60/mode/1up))


## Chronology of Major Events — Chronology of Major Events (1911-1949)

**1946 Apr. 12** Death of four leading Chinese Communists in Yenan-bound U. S. Army plane on April 8 was confirmed; casualties included eight other members of Yenan delegation to Chungking parley and American crew of 4. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 12** Chen Kung-po, No. 2 puppet, was sentenced to death. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 13** Government offered to limit number of troops in Manchuria if Chinese Communists would withhold forces, clear Mukden-Peiping rail line and permit government armies to occupy Changchun and Harbin. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 15** Communist Gen. Chou En-lai announced "all-out" hostilities in Manchuria. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 15** UNRRA estimated more than 30 million Chinese starving in 19 provinces; urged quick relief. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 15** New First Army clashed with communist forces in Szepingkai in drive toward Changchun. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 16** Two hours before Soviet army completed withdrawal from Changchun, Chinese Communists opened heavy attack on Manchurian capital, seizing three airfields. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 17** Chinese Communists captured Changchun. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 18** Gen. Marshall, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Chungking. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 22** Chu Min-yi, puppet foreign minister, was sentenced to death; Mrs. Wang Ching-wei, widow of puppet president, was given life term for treason. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 24** French Goodwill Mission arrived in Nanking from Peiping. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 25** President Chiang postponed National Assembly when communists refused to nominate candidates for government posts. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 25** Chinese Communists submitted to Gen. Marshall three proposals as conditions for signing truce. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 26** Chinese Communist troops took over Harbin as Russians left. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 27** Generalissimo Chiang personally took part in truce negotiations for a speedy settlement, conferred with Gen. Marshall. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 28** Chinese Reds controlled Tsitsihar after Russian withdrawal. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 30** UNRRA began on final 60-day engineering project to close Yellow river gap before July 1 high flood deadline. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Apr. 30** Truce negotiations on Manchuria collapsed when President Chiang rejected latest communist demands. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 1** Government officially moved back to Nanking. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 1** Herbert Hoover, President Truman's food investigator, arrived in Shanghai. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 2** Gen. Marshall urged Chinese Reds to hand over Changchun to government. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 3** Government rejected three-point Manchurian peace proposal by Gen. Marshall. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 5** Cease-fire team hurried to Hankow where Government-Communist battle flared. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 6** Delayed dispatch from Changchun indicated Chinese Reds claimed control over 70 percent of Manchuria, with local regimes established in most provinces. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 10** New truce in central China announced, paving way for further efforts to settle Manchurian conflict. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 11** Chinese Government-U. S. Army agreement for repatriation of 1,300,000 Japanese settlers from Manchuria signed in Mukden. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 12** Government-Communist truce concluded in Shantung. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 13** Gen. Ho Ying-chin resigned as chief of staff of armed forces. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 14** Col. R. H. Harrison, President Truman's personal representative in China, reported to UNRRA in Shanghai that Hunan situation had reached critical plight. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 15** Government changes: Gen. Pai Chung-hsi, assistant chief of staff, named head of new Ministry of National Defense; Chen Cheng, Minister of War, named chief of staff to replace Gen. Ho Ying-chin; Yu Ta-wei named Minister of Communications to succeed Gen. Yu Fei-peng; Peng Hsueh-pei named Minister of Information; K. C. Wu appointed Mayor of Shanghai; Wang Yun-wu named Minister of Economic Affairs to succeed Wong Wen-hao. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 16** Government was advised that all Russian forces had withdrawn from Manchuria except for some troops at Port Arthur and Dairen. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 19** Government and communist sources reported that fighting in Shantung, Hopei and Jehol was developing gradually into large-scale conflict. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 19** Admiral Charles M. Cooke, Jr., commander of U. S. 7th Fleet, said U. S. was not planning to develop naval bases in China to compete with Soviet-controlled Port Arthur. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 20** Headquarters of Lieut.-Gen. Tu Yu-ming, commander of Government forces in Manchuria, announced capture of Szepingkai. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 20** Hunan delegates in National Assembly reported 20-million victims in 54 of 78 famine-stricken cities in Hunan province. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 21** Central News Agency reported Government First Army had pushed to within 35 miles of Changchun. — p. 118 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 22** Moscow radio quoted Tass report that seven American-piloted planes had been shot down in Manchuria while bombing Chinese Communists. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 22** Government forces were reported to have captured communist stronghold of Kungchuling and pushed to within 20 miles of Changchun. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 23** Government announced recapture of Changchun, held by Chinese Communists since April 18. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 23** President Chiang left Nanking for Mukden. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 23** U. S. Army and Marine Corps denied Moscow report on downing of American piloted planes in Manchuria. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 26** Government troops were reported near Harbin. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 27** Government and Chinese Communists resumed truce negotiations. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 27** Government planned to complete repatriation of Japanese war prisoners and civilians before end of June. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 29** Spokesman declared government still insistent on establishment of Chinese sovereignty throughout Northeast Provinces. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 29** Government troops captured Kirin east of Changchun. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 30** Gen. Marshall warned China was on "the verge of an even greater calamity" than World War. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 30** New armed forces commanders appointed: Army, Ku Chu-tung; Navy, Chen Cheng, chief of staff; and Air Force, Chou Chih-jou. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 May 31** Government troops in Manchuria advanced to Sungari river defense line, 76 miles south of Harbin. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 1** Gen. Chang Chih-chung, director of President Chiang's headquarters for the northwest, concluded agreement in Sinkiang with representatives of Moslem Turki tribes. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 2** Gen. Marshall proposed new plan for stopping civil war in Manchuria through Government-Communist truce. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 3** Chen Kung-po, former Nanking puppet president, executed. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 4** President Chiang returned to Nanking from the northeast. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 4** Communists claimed recapture of Anshan and Yingkow in Manchuria. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 5** President Chiang agreed with Gen. Marshall to halt government offensive for ten days for negotiation with Chinese Communists. Advance section of Sino-American Executive Headquarters in Peiping was ordered to proceed to Changchun to prepare for "carrying out whatever agreements may be reached for the cessation of hostilities" in Manchuria. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 6** President Chiang ordered national troops in Manchuria to halt "all advances, attacks, and pursuits" during 15-day armistic, as substitute for full truce. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 8** Chinese minority parties sought to prolong Manchuria truce with communists, which was to end June 22. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 8** Spokesman of Government Field Headquarters charged communist troops violated 15-day truce agreement within three hours after it came into effect. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 10** Moscow radio broadcast Tass dispatch from Shanghai charging U. S. naval and marine units had been "authorized to render every possible assistance to Chinese Government troops operating against communist troops in Manchuria." — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 11** T. F. Tsiang, CNRRA head, announced government appropriation of CNC$432-million, 50 percent of nation's revenue, for CNRRA operation in 1946. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 11** Semi-official report indicated Communist Gen. Chou En-lai demanded communist participation in government as price for peace. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 12** Sinkiang provincial government ordered release of more than 300 political prisoners arrested in connection with Ining incident. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 14** President Truman told Congress that China had received $602,045,000 in lend-lease aid from U. S. since V-J Day and that the assistance was to continue. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 16** Chinese Communist spokesman announced signing of new truce, an implementation agreement described as a "step toward a permanent cease-fire in Manchuria." — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 17** Edwin W. Pauley's reparations mission reported Manchurian industry had been crippled by Soviet removal of vital machinery. Soviet government did not "make exactly a gesture of good-will toward China or other Allied nations entitled to reparations from Japan." — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 18** Executive Yuan promulgated law giving Sinkiang people voice in administration of province under Urumchi agreement. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 19** U. S. Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson declared reorganization of Chinese Army with help of 1,000 U. S. Army-Navy experts proposed by Gen. Marshall would have far-reaching results in rehabilitation of China. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 21** President Chiang extended 15-day truce until June 30 to give Government-Communist negotiators more time to settle differences. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 22** Mao Tse-tung demanded U. S. to cease all military aid to Chinese Government and promptly withdraw U. S. forces from China. — p. 119 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 25** U. S. State Department indicated U. S. intended to continue policy of military aid to China at least as long as Japanese troops remained there. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 26** American representatives on cease-fire teams in Manchuria were given added power under Government-Communist agreement. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 26** V. K. Wellington Koo was appointed Ambassador to U. S. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 29** U. S. State Department issued notice that U. S. guns would go to China if and when its Government and communist armies were merged into a single Chinese Army. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 June 30** Government announced that the twice-extended truce in Manchuria was to be prolonged indefinitely. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 3** The Supreme National Defense Council voted to convoke the National Assembly on November 12, 1946, to adopt a constitution. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 9** UNRRA Director-General La Guardia announced shipments of supplies other than emergency food to China were suspended until UNRRA goods had been cleared out of coastal ports. President Truman nominated Dr. J. Leighton Stuart U. S. Ambassador to China. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 11** Government spokesman said CNRRA had standing order to distribute its relief supplies fairly without regard to politics. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 12** T. F. Tsiang, CNRRA director, said poor transportation, not politics, handicapped flow of food to China's starving millions. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 13** Seven U. S. Marines guarding munition dumps kidnapped near Chinwangtao by Chinese Communists. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 13** U. S. Army headquarters in Shanghai announced repatriation of Japanese completed in China proper. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 16** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced appointment of Cheng Tien-hsi as Ambassador to Great Britain to succeed V. K. Wellington Koo. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 20** Chinese Government asked UNRRA to resume relief shipments to China, blamed UNRRA itself for delays in the distribution of supplies. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 21** Government troops launched all-out campaign to break communist grip on north China railroads. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 23** Edwin Pauley reported that Soviet removal of key machinery in Manchuria had "incapacitated" more than US$2-billion worth of industry there. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 July 29** Four U. S. Marines killed and 16 seriously injured when truck convoy was ambushed by Chinese Communists 25 miles southeast of Peiping. Four more died after arrival in Peiping. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 2** Communist spokesman declared Yenan would appeal for international volunteer army to fight government forces if present hostilities should become all-out civil war. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 5** U. S. State Department spokesman said U. S. Government had no intention of withdrawing marines now stationed in China. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 9** A new truce until August 26 was announced. The Executive Headquarters ordered communist and government troops in Hupeh, Honan and Shansi provinces to cease fire and withdraw ten miles from their respective positions. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 10** Gen. Marshall and Dr. Stuart, new U. S. Ambassador, declared it "appears impossible" for government and communists to reach settlement on different issues. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 10** U. S. Marine Corps Headquarters announced second clash between marines and Chinese Reds had taken place 60 miles northeast of Tientsin. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 14** President Chiang, on first anniversary of Japanese surrender, promised to end one-party rule without further delay. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 15** Chinese Communists attacked Gen. Marshall, blaming him for failure to cease hostilities in China. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 16** Henry Pu Yi, puppet ruler of "Manchukuo," testified in Tokyo trial. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 18** Government announced new foreign exchange rate of CNC$3,350 to US$1. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 19** Yenan ordered mobilization of all forces for full-scale civil war against Central Government "to shatter Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's offensive." — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 20** Gen. Chou En-lai, chief communist negotiator, rejected President Chiang's invitation to submit names of communist candidates for participation in a reorganized government. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 21** Communists announced establishment of government in Manchuria under provisional administration of 86 elected delegates. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 23** Gen. Marshall flew to Kuling to discuss with President Chiang on the creation of an interim State Council to be composed of representatives of all parties. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 29** President Chiang approved creation of committee of five, to be headed by U. S. Ambassador J. Leighton Stuart, to pave the way for coalition government. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Aug. 31** T. V. Soong, president of Executive Yuan, announced conclusion of surplus property negotiations with U. S. Government which would enable China to get more than US$800-million worth of U. S. surplus material in China and western Pacific. — p. 120 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 1** Chou En-lai denounced surplus property deal between Chinese and U. S. governments and demanded United States to "suspend assistance to the Kuomintang." — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 4** Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh disclosed China would ask a 40 percent share in the total Japanese reparations pool. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 6** Government forces launched two-pronged drive toward Harbin, Manchuria's largest industrial center. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 8** Chou En-lai denied Chinese Communist party had "any connection with Moscow," declaring Yenan would not seek any aid from Russia. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 9** Chinese Embassy in Washington disclosed Chinese Government had permitted foreign vessels to call at Nanking, Wuhu, Kiukiang and Hankow within a specified period of time. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 12** Communists proposed immediate meetings of the Military Sub-committee to work out quick truce to end civil strife. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 16** Chou En-lai left Nanking for Shanghai, ending hopes for a negotiated peace through U. S. Ambassador Stuart's proposed five-man committee. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 15** Government forces drove deep wedges between Yenan and Kalgan. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 17** Government forces captured Huaiyin, main communist base in northern Kiansu. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 18** Government forces entered Tatung, lifting 45-day communist siege. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 23** Andrei Gromyko, Soviet delegate to UN Security Council, said that the presence of U. S. Marines in China might lead to international friction. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 24** Premier Joseph Stalin asserted that earliest withdrawal of U. S. armed forces in China would be vital to futuie peace. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 24** Lieu Chieh, vice-minister of foreign affairs, declared in Nanking that American Marines were in China to assist in the repatriation of Japanese nationals and their presence was with the sanction of the Chinese Government. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 28** Communist forces under Gen. Lin Piao launched surprise offensive in Manchuria, directing an attack against Nungan, railway town 35 miles north of Changchun. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 30** Three powerful Government columns from Hopei, Jehol and Suiyuan converged on Kalgan, principal communist military center in north China. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Sept. 30** Chinese Communist party notified the government of its refusal to attend National Assembly scheduled for Nov. 12. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 4** Communist forces attacked Paoting, capital of Hopei province. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 6** President Chiang accepted proposal of Gen. Marshall and Ambassador Stuart for a 10-day truce to pave way for resumption of peace talks. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 8** Gen. Marshall and Ambassador Stuart declared in a joint statement that Yenan had refused to agree to a 10-day truce on the Kalgan drive and Gen. Chou En-lai had refused to return from Shanghai to resume peace negotiations. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 9** British Trade Mission, headed by Sir Leslie Boyce, arrived in China. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 10** President Chiang urged national unity in Double Tenth message to the Chinese people, emphasizing that "basic conditions for national reconstruction are national unification and social stability." — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 11** Ministry of National Defense announced the capture of Kalgan by Gen. Fu Tso-yi's troops after a year-long communist occupation. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 12** Dr. Sun Fo, president of Legislative Yuan, urged resumption of peace parleys and reorganization of government in accordance with PCC resolutions. He requested all parties to submit immediately names of their delegates to the National Assembly. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 12** Chinese Communists appealed to UN for assistance in effecting withdrawal of U. S. troops from China. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 15** Gen. Fu Tso-yi, conqueror of Kalgan, was appointed concurrently governor of Chahar province. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 15** Troops from Outer Mongolia were reported to have invaded northern Manchuria and entered Hulun, capital of Hsingan province. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 16** President Chiang set forth eight conditions, declaring that should the communists agree to the terms, the government would issue nation-wide cease-fire order. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 16** Third party leaders approved in principle government's latest proposal. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 18** Yenan issued statement through central committee saying communists would reject the government's latest peace offer unless the government agreed to restore military status quo of Jan. 13 and observed PCC resolutions. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 22** Gen. Chou En-lai and third parties delegates returned to Nanking. Preliminary peace discussions took place. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 22** President and Madame Chiang left for Taiwan to attend first anniversary of restoration of the island to China. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 26** Dr. Sun Fo revealed six points of conflict remained to be thrashed out before peace negotiations could officially begin. — p. 121 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 29** President Chiang exhorted third party members to persevere in their peace efforts. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 30** President Chiang offered to issue cease-fire order provided the communists would submit list of delegates to National Assembly. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Oct. 31** Nationwide celebration marked President Chiang's 60th birthday. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 4** U. S. and China signed five-year treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 5** Government forces lifted Paoting siege. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 8** President Chiang instructed government troops throughout country, beginning noon Nov. 11, to cease fire and remain at their respective positions. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 9** William Henry Donald, formerly adviser to President Chiang, died in Shanghai. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 11** Communist spokesman Wang Ping-nan declared communist delegation would leave Nanking if government convened National Assembly as scheduled on Nov. 12. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 11** Government decided to postpone National Assembly for three days in last minute effort to find basis for peace with communists. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 15** National Assembly officially convened. President Chiang declared in inaugural speech end of Kuomintang tutelage. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 16** Large communist forces attacked Langfang on Peiping-Tientsin railway. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 17** T. V. Soong announced revised provisional foreign trade regulations giving priority to imports. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 20** Supreme National Defense Council decided to reorganize Executive Yuan to include 18 ministries and commissions and to increase members of State Council to 40. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 21** National Assembly elected 46 members of 55-man presidium from 178 candidates, reserving nine seats for Communist party and Democratic League. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Nov. 27** President Chiang introduced draft constitution to National Assembly. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 2** Dr. Sun Fo, president of Legislative Yuan, declared "the government is ready at all times to resume negotiations with Communists." — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 6** Yenan demanded dissolution of National Assembly and restoration of military positions to status of Jan. 13 as conditions for resumption of peace talks. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 9** Government announced it was considering sending representatives to Yenan to reopen peace negotiations with communists. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 13** Edwin W. Pauley, U. S. reparations representative, in report to President Truman, declared Manchuria's industrial plants had suffered appalling damages totalling US$858-million. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 14** Chou En-lai accused President Chiang of cooperating with Germany and Italy in early days of Sino-Japanese War and U. S. of harboring imperialistic designs of world domination. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 16** Steering Committee of National Assembly, at the request of President Chiang, killed all constitutional amendments proposed by various assembly committees, upheld draft constitution drawn in January by all-party Political Consultation Conference. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 18** President Truman, in 3,500 word statement of U. S. policy in China, reiterated that civil war threatening world peace must be ended; adding that U. S. would continue to respect China's sovereignty and help Chinese toward recovery of peace and economy. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 23** U. S. State Department announced signing of Chinese-American civil aviation agreement under which airlines of one nation would receive reciprocal landing and transit rights in territory of the other. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 25** National Assembly, 41 days after opening session, completed new constitution for China. Assembly rushed through third and final reading of the new national charter and approved it by almost unanimous vote. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 28** Crash of three airliners caused by heavy fog near Shanghai, killed 77 persons and seriously injured 22 others. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 30** More than 6,000 Peiping university students in street demonstration demanding withdrawal of U. S. Marines because of alleged rape of Chinese co-ed by two U. S. marines on Christmas eve. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1946 Dec. 31** President Chiang broadcast reiterated policy of continuing attempts to settle disputes with communists through political means. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 1** In Shanghai 5,000 university students staged demonstration in protest against alleged Peiping rape case. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 3** Marching student demonstrators in Nanking protested alleged Peiping rape case. Students presented list of demands to U. S. Ambassador Stuart. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 4** T. V. Soong, president of Executive Yuan, ordered all local governments and schools to halt anti-American student demonstrations. — p. 122 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 5** Tung Pi-wu, chief communist delegate, charged that the proposed closing of breaches in Yellow river dike, near Kaifeng, threatened vast stretches of communist-controlled territory. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 6** White House announced Gen. George C. Marshall had been summoned to Washington to report on situation in China. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 6** U. S. State Department announced it had officially requested Soviet Union to turn over control of Dairen to China immediately. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 7** Gen. Marshall was appointed American Secretary of State. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 8** Gen. Marshall left Nanking by plane for U. S. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 9** Information Minister Peng Hsueh-pei declared in formal statement government's willingness to discuss with communists concrete plans for cessation of hostilities and government reorganization. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 16** Government named Gen. Chang Chih-chung, governor of Sinkiang province, to visit Yenan in attempt to renew peace negotiations with communists. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 18** Yenan reply rejecting government proposal for new parleys was conveyed to Ambassador Stuart by communists in Nanking. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 21** Government announced its readiness to resume peace talks with communists on basis of four points: cessation of hostilities with troops remaining at their present positions, army reorganization, reopening of communications and a "just and equitable solution of problem of regional administration." — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 25** Charging that by signing the Sino-American Commercial Treaty "the government had sold out the territorial sovereignty of the entire country and the right to existence of the Chinese nation," the communists proclaimed November 4, the day of the signing of the treaty, "National Humiliation Day." — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 29** U. S. State Department announced abandonment of U. S. effort to mediate between Chinese Government and communists. The decision involved ending of U. S. connection with Committee of Three, Executive Headquarters in Peiping, and withdrawal of all U. S. forces from China. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 29** Soviet newspaper Izvestia assailed Edwin W. Pauley's report on Soviet looting in Manchuria as "slanderous." — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Jan. 30** Wang Ping-nan, communist spokesman, announced Yenan's decision to impose its political demands on government by force of arms and continued harassment of communications. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 1** Six thousand Communists cut Peiping-Tientsin railway as they opened new assault 25 miles southeast of Peiping. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 2** Government forces recaptured Tancheng, 28 miles south of communist New 4th Army Headquarters at Lini in Shantung. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 4** President Chiang made second flight in three days to Chengchow. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 5** T. V. Soong, president of Executive Yuan, announced subsidy plan of granting 100 percent bonus to exporters as means of lending immediate stimulus to China's export trade. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 6** U. S. branch of Executive Headquarters formally closed down. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 11** President Chiang ordered drastic measures to break black market and halt inflation. Open market exchange rate closed at CNC$17,500 to one US dollar. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 15** Government forces captured Lini, communist New 4th Army Headquarters in Shantung. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 16** All private transactions in gold and foreign currency were banned. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 18** Government asked permission of UNRRA to sell US$200,000 worth of agricultural and industrial goods earmarked for China to buy cereals, grains and cotton to be sold without restriction on open market. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 20** T. V. Soong and Maj.-Gen. Lowell W. Rooks, Director-General of UNRRA, denied report that China sought permission to sell UNRRA goods on black market. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 21** Twenty communists including Gen. Yeh Chien-yin, communist representative at Executive Headquarters, left Peiping for Yenan. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 22** Government received note from U. S., Great Britain and France, declaring agenda of next month's conference of Big Four Foreign Ministers at Moscow would not go beyond questions of German and Austrian peace treaties without China's consent. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 23** Communists resumed offensive along Sungari river. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 28** Seventy thousand communists drove south from positions above Sungari river to within eight miles of Changchun. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Feb. 28** Rioting broke out in Taipeh, capital of Taiwan, following a clash between police enforcing tobacco monopoly and crowd of several hundred people. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 1** T. V. Soong, president of Executive Yuan, resigned. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 1** Supreme National Defense Council named President Chiang concurrently president of Executive Yuan. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 1** Government broadened its legislative, supervisory and deliberate branches and issued mandate appointing 81 third party representatives to Legislative Yuan, Control Yuan and People's Political Council. — p. 123 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 1** U. S. War Department reported two American army officers were seized by communists in Manchuria. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 1** Tsuyee Pei resigned as governor of Central Bank of China and Chang Kia-ngau was appointed as his successor. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 4** President Chiang announced abolition of Supreme Economic Council and creation of National Economic Council under his chairmanship. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 10** Rioting broke out anew in Taiwan. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 10** Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov proposed addition of Chinese problem on agenda of Big Four Foreign Ministers Conference. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 12** Liu Chieh, vice-minister of foreign affairs, declared "China will not tolerate her internal affairs being discussed by Moscow conference with or without China's participation." — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 12** American liaison group in Yenan returned to Nanking. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 15** Yellow river dike breach at Hwayuankow was closed. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 16** National demonstrations were held against foreign intervention in Chinese affairs. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 19** Government announced capture of Yenan. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 22** Kuomintang CEC convened on March 15, decided to recall and "severely punish" Chen Yi, governor of Taiwan province. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 24** Kuomintang CEC decided to abolish Supreme National Defense Council and create vice-presidency after government reorganizations. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 26** Organic law of National Government was revised by Legislative Yuan. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Mar. 30** Legislative Yuan passed election laws. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 1** Communists launched new offensive in Honan, aiming at capture of Sinsiang. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 1** U. S. Navy authorities in China announced that 5,000 Marines would be withdrawn from China to Guam. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 1** Gen. Pai Chung-hsi, Minister of National Defense, issued statement on Taiwan suggesting that the Taiwan Chief Administrator's Office be changed into a provincial government. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 2** Government forces captured Taian, major communist base on Tsientsin-Pukow railway. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 5** Communists killed five U. S. marines and wounded 16 others in raid on marine ammunition dump near Tangku. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 7** Russia charged that U. S. had failed to withdraw its troops from China. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 8** Government published rules concerning sale of state-operated businesses to individuals. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 9** China supported American-proposed principle of advance drawing of part of available assets in Japan for reparations. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 10** Government decided to distribute U. S. surplus ships secured by China among privately-operated shipping companies. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 14** Chinese Government announced that it reserved rights on treaty with Germany. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 16** Government announced that henceforth all foreign aircraft flying over country must obtain permission from China. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 16** China suggested that consultations be held among U. S., Britain, U.S.S.R. and China on question of Korea. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 17** American Embassy in China denied that Major Robert Riggs and Captain John Colling, assistant military attaches captured by communists, were reconnoitering communist military positions in Manchuria. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 17** Heavy fighting raged near Shihchiachwang, railway town in western Hopei. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 18** Government appointed Gen. Chang Chun president of Executive Yuan and named new state councillors. Dr. Sun Fo was chosen vice-president of National Government. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 19** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced conclusion of new Sino-Philippine treaty of amity. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 19** Gen. Shang Chen was appointed Chinese representative on Allied Council in Japan. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 21** 52 barges loaded with UNRRA relief goods left Tientsin for communist territory. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 22** Wei Tao-ming, former Chinese Ambassador to U. S., was appointed governor of Taiwan province. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 23** Newly formed multi-party State Council met for first time and members of new Executive Yuan were announced. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 23** Government announced dispatching of survey party to Dairen and Port Arthur. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 24** Communist forces on Shantung peninsula were ferried to Dairen to obstruct government occupation of port. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 26** President Truman ordered transfer of unspecified number of surplus ships to China. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 26** Government forces captured Mengyin in Shantung. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 29** Twelve Taiwanese were given high position in new provincial administration. Nepalese Goodwill Mission arrived in Shanghai. — p. 124 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Apr. 30** Taian fell to the communists again. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 1** Premier Chang Chun, reporting on administrative policies at Legislative Yuan, reiterated government's willingness to settle internal strife through political means. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 1** Government announced that foreigners traveling in China would no longer need internal visa. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 2** U. S. Secretary of State Marshall announced China had agreed to begin talks on settling its outstanding war accounts with U. S. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 5** Soviet Ambassador Petrov conveyed Russian reply to Chinese Government's note regarding procedure on taking over Dairen and Port Arthur. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 6** Government troops recaptured Taian. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 7** Admiral Charles M. Cooke, Commander of U. S. 7th Fleet, announced withdrawal of U. S. Marines in Peiping and Tsientsin areas would be completed before July 1. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 8** Finance Minister O. K. Yui announced that issuance of national currency notes up to the end of April totalled about CNC$6,000-billion. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 9** Anyang, 70 miles north of Kaifeng in Honan, beseiged by communists. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 10** Government troops captured Laiwu, southeast of Tsinan. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 18** Chen Chi-tien, secretary-general of Young China party, was appointed minister of economic affairs. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 19** Mai Ssu Wu Teh, Kuomintang CEC member from Sinkiang, succeeded Gen. Chang Chih-chung as governor of Sinkiang. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 26** Third Plenary Session of 4th PPC, convened on May 20, resolved to invite its communist members to attend session. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 May 31** PPC adopted resolution asking government to initiate negotiations with U. S. for loans to be used exclusively for national rehabilitation. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 3** Chinese mission arrived in Port Arthur to investigate conditions in Port Arthur and Dairen. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 5** Outer Mongolian cavalry battalion, aided by four planes with Soviet insignia, attacked Chinese defense forces at Peitashan, northeast of Kitai in eastern Sinkiang. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 11** Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced China had lodged protest with Soviet and Outer Mongolian governments on invasion of Sinkiang. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 12** Communists rejected peace proposals of PPC. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 12** Peitashan was recaptured from Outer Mongolian troops. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 12** U.N. Economic Commission for Asia and Far East met in Shanghai. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 12** CNAC airliner completing first round trip between China and U. S. returned to Shanghai. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 18** Communist troops in Szepingkai, north of Mukden, used poison gas against government forces. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 20** Vice-president Sun Fo declared immediate Anglo-American aid to China would be necessary if Manchuria was to be saved. Communist troops occupied Tsanghsien on Tientsin-Pukow railway. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 22** Outer Mongolian troops renewed attacks on Chinese positions at Peitashan in Sinkiang province. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 22** Heavy fighting continued at Szepingkai, north of Mukden. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 25** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued communique on Soviet Union's repeated attempts to block China's entry into Dairen and Port Arthur. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 25** Government forces recaptured Kungchuling, north of Szepingkai. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 27** American State Department announced U. S. would sell 130-million rounds of small-arms ammunition to China at one-tenth of original cost. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 June 27** Outer Mongolia was reported to have replied on June 22 to China's protest regarding Peitashan incident, putting blame on China. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 1** Communist siege of Szepingkai, strategic railway hub north of Mukden, was lifted. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 3** Communist troops were reported to have crossed Yellow river in Shantung from north bank. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 7** Gen. Chen Cheng, chief of general staff, placed total strength of communist forces at more than 1,170,000 men including some 100,000 Japanese prisoners of war. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 8** The Executive Yuan passed emergency measures to cope with flood in Kwangtung, Kwangsi and Fukien provinces. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 9** Outer Mongolian invaders continued attacks on Peitashan, Sinkiang. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 10** Chengteh, capital of Jehol, was recaptured. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 11** China lodged fresh protests with Outer Mongolia. Russia issued communique through Tass denying China's right to take over Dairen and Port Arthur. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 12** President Truman appointed Lieut.-Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer head of a fact-finding mission to China and Korea. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 17** The Ministry of Interior announced China's population in first half of 1947 at 461,006,285. — p. 125 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 17** Gen. Sun Li-jen was appointed deputy-commander of Chinese Ground Forces. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 18** Government adopted plans to mobilize material and manpower to suppress the communist rebellion. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 22** Wedemeyer mission arrived in Nanking. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 23** T. F. Tsiang, former CNRRA director, was appointed acting Chinese delegate to U.N. Security Council. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 25** PPC standing committee approved Chinese participation in preliminary Japanese peace conference but proposed China must retain veto power. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 28** China turned down Outer Mongolia's bid for U.N. membership. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 July 30** UNRRA announced in Washington suspension of shipments to both government and communist areas in north China. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 1** State Council approved sending a trade mission to Japan. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 7** President Chiang flew to Yenan, former communist capital, to confer on strengthening government's defenses in the northwest. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 11** Government forces captured Yencheng and Chuyeh in southwestern Shantung. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 12** Government rejected UNRRA request to guarantee safety of personnel engaged in delivering relief supplies to communist-held areas. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 13** Premier Chang Chun expressed welcome of foreign investment in China's industrial and manufacturing enterprises. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 14** Government forces lifted communist siege of Yulin in northern Shensi. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 15** U. S. turned down Soviet proposal that Japanese peace treaty be written by governments of United States, Soviet Union, Great Britain and China only. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 16** Open animosity between Moslems loyal to Central Government and local tribes opposed to Chinese authority was reported to have developed in Sinkiang province. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 17** Government announced new foreign exchange policy permitting dealings in foreign exchange by importers and exporters at open market rate; foreign exchange at official rate only for essential imports. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 17** Government forces launched new three-pronged attack to clear communist forces from Tsinan-Tsingtao railway. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 20** Executive Yuan ordered closing of Soviet-controlled port of Dairen to all foreign shipping. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 21** The U. S. State Department protested to USSR over continued Soviet occupation of Dairen and procrastination in making port available to world shipping. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 24** Concluding his study of China situation, Gen. Wedemeyer issued statement stressing need for "drastic far-reaching political and economic reforms" in Chinese Government. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 28** Communist forces under Liu Po-cheng, driven from western Shantung province, cut a wide swath through Honan-Anhwei border area to within 150 miles north of Hankow. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Aug. 31** Gen. Chen Cheng, chief of General Staff, flew to Mukden to take over government command in Manchuria. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 2** Premier Chang Chun declared in an interview that China would not alter her domestic or foreign policy as result of Gen. Wedemeyer's mission. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 4** National Economic Council adopted plan under which all Chinese nationals holding private assets abroad would be required to register such assets with Central Bank or be subject to a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 5** Executive Yuan announced new program for reduction of government payroll, conservation of food, cloth and gasoline, stricter rationing of newsprint and other measures to promote austerity and increase government efficiency. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 5** Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh disclosed China had recommended retaining of veto power by Big Four in working out Japanese peace settlement. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 6** Gen. Hsiung Shih-hui, former director of the Generalissimo's Northeast Headquarters, revealed government capture of Russian arms from Korean units fighting with Chinese Communists. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 7** San Min Chu I Youth Corps, organized in 1938, was due for dissolution before end of month. Its 400,000 members would be absorbed into Kuomintang. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 10** Government reached agreement with U. S. on main principles governing use of China's share of US$350-million U. S. relief appropriation for needy foreign countries. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 13** T. V. Soong was appointed governor of Kwangtung. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 14** Ministry of Foreign Affairs published text of a statement handed to Lieut.-Gen. Wedemeyer on Aug. 16 relating Chinese Government's work and policy before and after the war. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 14** Communist troops were reported roaming on north bank of Yangtze river about fifty miles from Nanking. Government imposed curfew on Nanking suburbs and river traffic. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 16** Legislative Yuan ratified air pact with Britain and peace treaty with Italy. — p. 126 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 19** Chang Chun, president of Executive Yuan, started inspection tour of north China. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 23** Resident Committee of PPC adopted 15-point recommendation on Japanese peace treaty to be submitted to government for deliberation. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 24** Government troops tightened cordon around communist forces on Honan-Hupeh-Anhwei border. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Sept. 26** State Council postponed general election for one month because of delay in preparations in some localities. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 1** Government troops captured Chefoo. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 1** Hollington K. Tong, director of Government Information Office, condemned Democratic League members for taking part in communist activities. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 3** Ministry of Justice reported 22,661 treason cases had been tried. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 4** President and Madame Chiang arrived in Peiping. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 5** Government naval units captured Weihaiwei. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 7** Legislative Yuan ratified Chinese-Canadian agreement on a $6-million (Canadian dollars) loan to China. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 9** British Parliamentary Goodwill Mission arrived in Nanking. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 13** William C. Bullitt, former U. S. Ambassador to Russia, in article in Life magazine, advocated immediate U. S. aid to China. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 17** China donated 2-million c.c. of cholera serum to Egypt and Arabia. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 20** Premier Chang Chun, addressing PPC Resident Committee, declared the Liuchius should be returned to China; disclosing only 9.2 percent of Manchuria's total territory and 29.9 percent of Manchuria's total population were under government control. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 22** Information Director Hollington K. Tong declared government had no intention of reviving press censorship. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 22** President Chiang returned to Nanking after inspection trip to Kiaotung peninsula. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 27** Government outlawed Democratic League on charges of complicity with Chinese Communists. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 27** China signed agreement on distribution of US$30-million post-UNRRA aid. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 27** Yellow River Conservancy Engineering Administration announced that work to rebuild dikes along lower section of the river could not be completed because of communist obstruction. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Oct. 29** Executive Yuan endorsed Reparations Commission's plan to allot one-fourth of first instalment of Japanese reparations to civilian enterprises, three-fourths to government organizations. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 1** Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh, referring to China's claims on Japanese reparations, said "China is entitled to a percentage commensurate with the suffering and losses of her people" during the war. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 5** Chang Lan, leader of Democratic League, announced dissolution of league. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 5** Government troops cleared north banks of Yangtze river in central China of communists. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 10** Fighting became intensified in outer perimeter of Shihchiachwang in Hopei. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 13** Program for Chinese-American agricultural cooperation was approved by Executive Yuan. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 14** The 15-day communist siege of Yulin in north Shensi was lifted. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 15** Legislative Yuan ratified Sino-American agreement providing relief for China. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 17** Chinese Government submitted formal proposals to U. S., Britain and Soviet Union for holding preliminary peace conference on Japan. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 21** First general election in China was held. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Nov. 26** U. S. Embassy spokesman in Nanking denied reports that Washington Congressional committee had suggested Tsingtao be granted to U. S. as a naval base. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 1** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued statement urging mutually satisfactory solution to question of China-Burma boundary demarcation through proper diplomatic channels in accordance with treaty provisions and international law. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 1** Yin Ju-ken, once head of a puppet "state" east of Peiping, was executed in Nanking. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 2** Executive Yuan approved immediate establishment of control offices in Shanghai, Tientsin, Canton and Hankow to prevent banks and business organizations from engaging in speculation and other illegal operations. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 3** All government forces in five northern provinces of Shansi, Hopei, Jehol, Suiyuan and Chahar were placed under unified command of Gen. Fu Tso-yi. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 5** Preliminary agreement was reached between Chinese Government and liaison representative of United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, regarding half of US$3,500,000 allocated to China for buying cotton and dyes in U. S. — p. 127 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 7** George Yeh, vice-minister of foreign affairs, reiterated China's stand in note to Russia on Dec. 5 concerning composition and voting procedure of preliminary Japanese peace conference. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 8** China and U. S. reached agreement regarding transfer of U. S. vessels to China and training of Chinese naval personnel. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 10** Communist attempts to set up new base in Tapiehshan area were frustrated by government forces in central China. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 16** Wong Wen-hao, chairman of National Resources Commission, reported YVA plan was temporarily suspended, not abandoned, because of financial difficulties. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 22** Government recalled Gen. Feng Yu-hsiang, who was sent to U. S. to study water conservancy in 1946. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 25** National Assembly was postponed owing to delay of some local electoral offices in filing election returns and failure of others to hold election as scheduled. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 25** Government promulgated procedural rules for concluding Kuomintang political tutelage in mandate. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 26** Government announced decision to hold National Assembly on March 29 for election of China's new President and Vice-President. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 26** China exchanged notes with U. S., Britain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, officially abolishing legation quarters in Peiping. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 29** Executive Yuan, in 16-point new ruling, restricted all bank loans and remittances, banned black market operations by all banking organizations and forbade acceptance by banks of gold and foreign currencies as securities or deposits. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1947 Dec. 29** Government garrison at Mukden fought with communists who had infiltrated into city's western suburbs. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 3** Finance Minister O. K. Yui reported to PPC Resident Committee that China's national budget amounted to CNC$9,300-billion. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 6** U. S. challenged USSR in Allied Control Council for Japan in Tokyo on whether Japanese army equipment captured in Manchuria by the Soviet Union had been turned over to Chinese Communists. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 7** Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman announced sending a Chinese technical mission to U. S. for consultation on China-aid program. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 8** Feng Yu-hsiang was expelled from Kuomintang. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 12** State Council made Peiping China's third auxiliary capital, the other two being Sian and Chungking. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 13** Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh, lodged strong verbal protest to British Ambassador Sir Ralph Stevenson in Nanking against use of armed police force by Hongkong government in evicting Chinese residents in Kowloon city. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 14** Tsuyee Pei, former governor of Central Bank of China, left Shanghai as head of Chinese technical mission for Washington to discuss China-aid program. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 17** Anti-British demonstrations broke out in Canton and Shanghai. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 19** New unified command was created in northeast under Gen. Wei Li-huang. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 21** General election of members of Legislative Yuan, China's highest law-making body, was started. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 21** China formally asked British to compensate Chinese residents evicted from Kowloon city. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 26** Communist forces renewed attacks in Manchuria after two-week lull and captured Sinlitun, rail junction west of Mukden. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 28** Premier Chang Chun announced ten-point government program of "self-help," calling for financial and economic reform measures "to secure the maximum benefit from external aid." — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Jan. 29** Shanghai students, angered by arrests of demonstrators against British eviction of residents in Kowloon, clashed with police. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 3** British consulate in Mukden was closed. Six members of the closed American consulate left Mukden for Peiping. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 7** Liaoyang, south of Mukden, fell to communists after five days of fighting. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 9** Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh, in report to State Council on Sino-British negotiations concerning Kowloon incident, reiterated China's determination to assert her sovereignty over Kowloon city. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 16** Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that China and Australia had agreed to raise status of their respective diplomatic missions from legation to embassy. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 18** Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman said China would not recognize any government setup in Korea not in accordance with UN decision or Moscow agreement. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 18** President Truman sent message to Congress requesting US$570-million for aid to China until June 30, 1949, of which US$510-million would be utilized for food and relief and US$60-million for reconstruction. — p. 128 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 19** U. S. Ambassador J. Leighton Stuart in Nanking issued "personal message to the people of China" saying that U. S. aid alone would not be enough to bring political stability and economic recovery to China. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 20** Soviet Union announced it considered Russo-Chinese Non-Aggression Pact of 1937 automatically extended to 1950 since period for notice of abrogation had passed. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 21** U.P. report quoted Ambassador Stuart as saying that best possible solution of China's internal problems would be resumption of Government-Communist peace talks. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 21** Communists captured Anshan, south of Mukden. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 22** Ambassador Stuart, in interview with Central News, denied earlier statement to United Press. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 27** Communist forces besieged Yingkow. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 27** China and Italy concluded treaty of amity, replacing all pre-war treaties between the two countries. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 28** Government forces withdrew from Kaiyuan, northwest of Mukden. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Feb. 29** President Chiang assured Manchurian leaders of government's decision to hold northwest. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 1** Vice-President Sun Fo, at press conference in Taiwan, charged a U. S. information official with spreading reports of dissension among people of Taiwan against China. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 3** Treason charge was filed in Hopei High Court in Peiping against Henry Pu-yi, puppet emperor of "Manchukuo," now in Russian custody. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 4** Government reinforcements striking north from Great Wall reached point 30 miles west of Mukden to effect opening of western Liaoning corridor. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 7** Government forces breached siege of Szepingkai, between Chungchun and Mukden; communists claimed to have defeated government army in major battle at Ichuan, southeast of Yenan in Shensi province. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 10** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged protest with Soviet Embassy in Nanking concerning shooting of air transport plane by two fighter planes bearing Soviet insignia over Gulf of Chili, about 120 miles north of Tientsin, on March 8. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 11** Communist troops broke into Loyang. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 11** Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman announced China's reply to Outer Mongolian Government's protest of "invasion" of latter's territory by Chinese troops. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 15** Government admitted loss of Kirin and Szepingkai in Manchuria. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 18** Government forces recaptured Loyang. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 24** Fuhsin and Tzechuan in Manchuria fell to communists. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 25** Sun Fo announced his candidacy for vice-president under the new constitution. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 27** President Chiang asked 300 Kuomintang members, who were elected to National Assembly as independents last November, to give up seats promised to minority parties. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 29** China's First National Assembly convened with 1,629 representatives attending opening session. In opening speech President Chiang called it "epoch-making event in the history of China." — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Mar. 31** Ministry of National Defense spokesman announced decision to abandon Lungkow, Penglai and Weihaiwei in easttern Shantung. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 4** Speaking before Kuomintang CEC Standing Committee, President Chiang declared he did not choose to run for presidency under constitution and would rather devote himself to unfinished task of suppressing Communist rebellion. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 7** Government military spokesman confirmed fall of Loyang, Honan. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 9** President Chiang in state-of-the-nation report to National Assembly admitted destruction of government's divisions in north China. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 14** Reviewing China's foreign relations before National Assembly, Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh accused U.S.S.R. of having violated 1945 agreements. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 15** 1,200 National Assembly delegates jointly proposed emergency powers for President during present crisis. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 16** President Chiang was nominated candidate for presidency by more than 2,000 delegates despite his earlier declaration that he would not seek the nation's highest post. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 18** The National Assembly approved by two-thirds majority vote four temporary provisions in constitution, granting emergency powers to President during the period of communist suppression campaign. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 19** Chiang Kai-shek was elected China's first President under new constitution by a vote of 2,430 out of 2,704 in the National Assembly. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 21** The National Assembly passed resolution asking U.S.S.R. to abide by 1945 Sino-Soviet treaty and return immediately to China all machinery and materials removed from Manchuria. — p. 129 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 22** Yenan fell to communists. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 24** Gen. Li Tsung-jen led five other vice-presidential candidates in first ballot in election of China's vice-president. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 27** Weihsien in Shantung fell to communists. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 28** Executive Yuan approved program submitted by provincial governments to terminate landlordism before 1949 in Kwangsi and Kansu. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 29** Gen. Li Tsung-jen was elected vice-president of China on fourth ballot. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Apr. 29** Government forces assisted by planes trapped some 50,000 communists around Hsienyang, west of Sian, they also captured Fengsiang and Paoki. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 1** President Chiang, officiating at the closing ceremony of National Assembly, called it "the greatest achievement of the Chinese people since the founding of the nation." — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 5** Premier Chang Chun and his cabinet resigned en bloc to give President Chiang a clean slate to reorganize executive branch of government. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 8** New Legislative Yuan session opened with two minority parties boycotting the meeting. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 13** Gen. Ku Chu-tung was appointed Chief of General Staff to succeed Gen. Chen Cheng. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 14** Gen. Hu Tsung-nan, government commander-in-chief in northwest, announced conclusion of 22-day battle on Shensi-Kansu border which resulted in a major defeat for the communists. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 17** Sun Fo and Chen Li-fu were elected president and vice-president, respectively, of Legislative Yuan. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 20** President Chiang Kai-shek and Vice-President Li Tsung-jen were inaugurated. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 24** Legislative Yuan approved appointment of Wong Wen-hao as premier of new constitutional government. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 25** New premier pledged to carry out radical and thorough reforms. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 31** President Chiang approved cabinet list submitted by Premier Wong Wen-hao. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 May 31** Government created Central China Communist Suppression Headquarters with Gen. Pai Chung-hsi as supreme commander. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 3** Francis Cardinal Spellman of New York arrived in Nanking for a two-day visit. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 4** U. S. Ambassador J. Leighton Stuart warned in statement that Chinese student agitation against U. S. policy in Japan "is seriously damaging the traditional cordiality between the United States and China." — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 5** Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh declared that China was demanding safeguards against resurgence of Japanese militarism, although China supported the Potsdam Declaration and took cognizance of the necessity of enabling Japan gradually to become self-supporting. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 5** New Control Yuan session convened in Nanking. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 7** Roger D. Lapham, chief of China Mission of U. S. Economic Cooperation Administration, arrived in Shanghai. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 11** Premier Wong Wen-hao presented administrative program to the Legislative Yuan. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 22** President Chiang inspected Honan battle fronts as communists intensified attack on Kaifeng. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 24** Wang Chung-hui, elder statesman and world-famous jurist, and Chang Po-lin, noted educator, were appointed presidents of Judicial Yuan and Examination Yuan, respectively. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 25** Government troops recaptured Kaifeng, which fell to the communists two days ago. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 June 30** Premier Wong Wen-hao submitted budgetary bill to Legislative Yuan setting the figure of expenditure at one quadrillion Chinese dollars for second half of 1948. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 July 3** Economic Aid agreement between China and U. S. was signed in Nanking. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 July 5** Refugee students from northeast and police clashed in Peiping, resulting in over 20 casualties. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 July 6** Ministry of Industry and Commerce inaugurated. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 July 14** Twelve Grand Justices as nominated by the President were approved by the Control Yuan. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 July 22** President Chiang Kai-shek flew to Taiyuan to direct operations there. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 July 23** Budget submitted by Executive Yuan was approved by the Legislative Yuan with modifications. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 July 28** Premier Wong Wen-hao issued message to the nation, pointing out that Chinese Communists were one branch of international communism and appealing for solidarity to cope with the national crisis. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 5** Sino-American agreement for the establishment of a Joint Commission on Rural Reconstruction was signed in Nanking. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 5** Government troops recovered Siangyang, northwestern Hupeh. — p. 130 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 9** President and Madame Chiang Kai-shek left Nanking for Kuling. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 11** Sino-Italian barter agreement was signed. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 12** Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh announced recognition of the new Korean Government. Liu Yu-wan was appointed Chinese representative to Korea with ambassadorial rank. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 18** President Chiang returned to Nanking. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 19** By a Presidential mandate, the government adopted a new currency, the Gold Yuan, with the value of one Gold Yuan to three million units of fapi (legal tender). Measures for price control, control of gold and foreign exchange, and increase of the salary of government employees were also announced. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 20** Economic control supervisory commissioners were appointed for Shanghai, Tientsin and Canton areas. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 21** Ex-Premier Chang Chun left for Japan on an inspection tour. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 23** Gold Yuan notes were put into circulation. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Aug. 25** Hsia Wei and Chang Chen were appointed governors of Anhwei and Honan, respectively. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 1** Ting Chih-pan was appointed governor of Kiangsu. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 2** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the Chinese Government had informed the Soviet Government that China was not prepared to extend the Sino-Soviet Aviation Pact. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 5** Central News reported from Moscow that Feng Yu-hsiang was killed in a fire on Soviet ship en route to Soviet Union. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 9** Committee for the Supervision of Constitutional Government was formed. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 10** Chang Chun met General MacArthur in Tokyo for the fourth time since his arrival in Japan. He returned to Shanghai on Sept. 13. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 13** Li Liang-yung was appointed governor of Fukien. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 15** President Chiang Kai-shek, in a radio broadcast, launched a nation-wide austerity movement. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 26** Government troops abandoned Tsinan, capital of Shantung. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Sept. 30** President Chiang flew to Peiping on an inspection tour. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 2** President Chiang flew to Mukden, and returned to Peiping the following day. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 5** President Chiang arrived in Tientsin, and inspected the Pohai ports on board a warship. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 8** President Chiang arrived in Shanghai from Peiping and returned to Nanking the following day. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 16** President Chiang arrived in Peiping again after a flying visit to Mukden. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 18** President Chiang flew to Mukden again and returned to Peiping after holding a military conference at the airfield. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 23** Changchun fell. Paotow, railway city in Suiyuan, and Chengchow, railway junction in Honan, evacuated by government troops. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 27** President Chiang paid flying visit to Chengteh, capital of Jehol. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 30** President Chiang returned to Nanking. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Oct. 31** President Chiang told U. S. correspondents that "if China's northeast could not be kept intact, Far Eastern peace would be impossible." — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 2** Evacuation of Mukden announced. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 4** Government forces evacuated Yingkow. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 9** Battle of Hsuchow began. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 10** Hsu Kan was appointed Finance Minister to succeed Wang Yun-wu, who resigned. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 13** Chen Pu-lei died. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 22** Madame Chiang Kai-shek, in a radio broadcast, appealed to the U. S. for aid. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 23** Paoting evacuated. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 25** Ambassador Wellington Koo called on President Truman, appealing for U. S. aid. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 26** The Legislative Yuan approved President Chiang's nomination of Sun Fo as president of the Executive Yuan to succeed Wong Wen-hao, who resigned. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 26** Chang Chun was appointed secretary-general of the Kuomintang Central Political Council. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 28** Madame Chiang Kai-shek left Shanghai for the United States. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Nov. 28** Chinwangtao evacuated. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Dec. 1** Madame Chiang arrived in Washington, D. C. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Dec. 3** Government troops evacuated Hsuchow. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Dec. 10** Madame Chiang met President Truman. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Dec. 23** New Cabinet under Sun Fo inaugurated. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Dec. 24** Tung Kwan-hsien and Liu Chien-chun elected president and vice-president, respectively, of the Legislative Yuan to succeed Sun Fo and Chen Li-fu, who became premier and minister without portfolio, respectively. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Dec. 25** Government troops evacuated Kalgan. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Dec. 29** Gen. Chen Cheng appointed governor of Taiwan. — p. 131 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1948 Dec. 30** Pao Erh Han (Burhan) appointed governor of Sinkiang. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 1** President Chiang expressed his wish for a peaceful settlement of the Government-Communist dispute. If the communists were sincere and a peaceful settlement could be realized, he said, he was not concerned about his own personal position. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 1** Premier Sun Fo, in a radio broadcast, expressed his willingness to strive for a peaceful settlement of the civil war. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 8** Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Wu Te-chen received ambassadors of the United States, Great Britain, France and the Soviet Union, handing them identical copies of a memorandum to inquire their respective government's attitude toward the question of peaceful settlement of China's civil strife. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 13** Chairmen of provincial and municipal councils in north China appealed for cease fire in the Peiping-Tientsin area. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 14** Chinese communist party made an eight-point proposal for peace negotiations. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 14** Tientsin fell into communist hands. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 17** Delegation left Peiping for communist areas to negotiate local peace for Peiping. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 18** Generals Chang Chun, Chu Shao-liang, and Yu Han-mou were appointed pacification commissioners for Chungking, Fukien, and Canton, respectively. Tan En-po and Chen Cheng were made commanders-in-chief for the Nanking-Shanghai-Hangchow area and Taiwan, respectively. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 19** Executive Yuan proposed to the communists that both sides to cease fire first and then appoint delegates for peace negotiations. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 19** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the various diplomatic missions in Nanking to prepare to move to Canton. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 19** Gen. Chu Shao-liang and Fan Tien were appointed governors of Fukien and Kiangsi, respectively. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 20** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that China had received replies from the governments of the United States, Great Britain, France and the Soviet Union to the effect that it was difficult to mediate in the Government-Communist dispute. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 20** S. Y. Liu was appointed governor of the Central Bank of China. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 21** President Chiang Kai-shek announced his retirement from the presidency and left for Hangchow. Vice President Li Tsung-jen was to exercise presidential powers. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 21** The Executive Yuan received a reply from the communists insisting peace negotiations to be held first before a cease fire order was issued. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 22** The Executive Yuan announced the appointment of Shao Li-tze, Chang Chih-chung, and three others as peace negotiators with the communists. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 22** Local truce for the Peiping area was announced. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 22** General Hsueh Yueh was appointed governor of Kwangtung to succeed T. V. Soong. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 24** Acting President Li Tsung-jen ordered the abolition of martial law throughout the country, release of political prisoners, and the end of secret police activities. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 24** Kuomintang Central Political Council decided to continue to evacuate government organizations from Nanking. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 25** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified foreign diplomatic missions in Nanking to move to Canton. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 27** Acting President Li telegraphed Mao Tse-tung, informing Mao that the communist eight-point proposal might be used as a basis for peace negotiation and requesting him to appoint delegates for negotiation. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 28** Communist radio demanded the arrest of "war criminals" in the government and the arrest of Okamura, Japanese ex-commander-in-chief in China. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Jan. 28** Okamura was sent back to Japan. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Feb. 2** Sun Fo arrived in Canton. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Feb. 5** The Executive Yuan started functioning in Canton. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Feb. 9** Chang Fa-kwei was appointed commander-in-chief of Chinese Army. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Feb. 12** Tai Chuan-hsien, ex-president of the Examination Yuan, died in Canton. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Feb. 16** Chou Yen was appointed governor of Kiangsu. Chu Ting-ching was appointed governor of Hupeh. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Feb. 23** Chen Chi-tang was appointed governor of Hainan island. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Feb. 28** Premier Sun Fo returned to Nanking. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 8** Premier Sun Fo resigned. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 12** The Legislative Yuan approved the nomination of Gen. Ho Ying-chin as Premier. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 15** The Legislative Yuan adopted a resolution to simplify the government machinery. The Executive Yuan was to have eight ministries and two commissions. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 17** The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that the cruiser Chungking had defected to the communist side. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 20** Naval Headquarters announced the bombing of the Chungking by Chinese air force. — p. 132 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 24** Government peace delegation was reorganized; the five delegates were Shao Li-tze, Chang Chih-chung, Huang Shao-hsiung, Chang Shih-chao, and Li Chen. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 25** The Chinese Communist party headquarters was moved to Peiping. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 26** Communists announced that peace negotiations would be started in Peiping on April 1. Communist representatives were Chou En-lai, Lin Po-chu, Lin Piao, Yeh Chien-ying and Li Wei-han. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 26** Fighting continued in Anhwei province. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Mar. 31** Communists proposed all peace negotiations should be held in closed meetings, no news reporting was allowed. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 1** Government peace delegation flew to Peiping. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 1** Fu Tso-yi sent circular telegram to entire nation to express his political stand and to admit his past mistakes. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 6** Premier Ho Ying-chin arrived in Canton, returned to Nanking on April 8. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 14** Hu Lin, general manager of Ta Kung Pao, died in Shanghai. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 16** Fighting around Taiyuan was resumed. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 17** Communists demanded government acceptance of their eight-point proposal by April 20. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 19** Government rejected communist demand. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 20** British sloop Amethyst was fired on by communist artillery on the north shore of the Yangtze river. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 21** Communists resumed all-out offensive, and crossed the Yangtze river at Tikang, southwest of Nanking. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 22** Government issued order to continue resistance. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 22** Premier Ho Ying-chin was appointed concurrently Minister of National Defense in charge of the direction of all operations. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 23** Government forces evacuated Nanking. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 23** Communists occupied Kiangyin, important fort on the Yangtze west of Shanghai. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 23** Premier Ho arrived in Shanghai. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 23** Acting President Li Tsung-jen flew to Kweilin. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 24** Communist troops entered Nanking. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 24** Communist troops entered Taiyuan. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 27** President Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Shanghai, issued statement reiterating his determination to suppress the communist rebellion. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 27** Government recalled peace delegation from Peiping. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 27** Government troops evacuated Soochow. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 28** Government troops evacuated Ishing, Changhsing and Wushing. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 28** President Chiang left Shanghai for Amoy. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 29** The Executive Yuan announced all government departments had been moved to Canton. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Apr. 30** Hangchow was evacuated. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 4** Chinese Communists concluded mutual aid pacts with Korean and Burmese Communists. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 9** Acting President Li Tsung-jen arrived in Canton from Kweilin. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 12** Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman stated in Canton that China's foreign policy remained unchanged. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 12** Warships Tai Hu and Tai Chao, presented to China by the United States, arrived in Taiwan. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 13** Legislative Yuan adopted resolution to support the government to continue the war against the communists. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 15** Government troops evacuated Hankow and Wuchang. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 19** Ma Pu-fang was appointed director of military and political affairs for the northwest. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 20** Acting President Li Tsung-jen issued message to entire nation, expressing his determination to lead the nation in the anti-communist war. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 20** Government forces evacuated Sian. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 21** Kan Chieh-hou, acting President Li Tsung-jen's personal representative, arrived in San Francisco. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 27** Government forces evacuated Shanghai and Woosung. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 28** Shun Pao and Sin Wan Pao, largest daily newspapers in Shanghai, were closed by the communists. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 30** Premier Ho Ying-chin resigned. Acting President Li Tsung-jen nominated Chu Cheng as successor. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 31** The Legislative Yuan disapproved the nomination of Chu Cheng as premier. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 May 31** Soviet Ambassador Roschin left Canton for Russia via Paris. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 1** Sino-Soviet aviation pact was extended for five years. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 2** Acting President Li Tsung-jen nominated Yen Hsi-shan as premier to succeed Gen. Ho Ying-chin. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 3** Legislative Yuan approved the nomination of Yen Hsi-shan as premier. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 4** Premier Yen Hsi-shan announced that his new cabinet would be a war cabinet. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 4** Government forces evacuated Tsingtao. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 5** Premier Yen arrived in Canton from Taipeh. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 8** Martial law was declared in Hunan, Kiangsi, Chekiang, Fukien, Kwangtung and Kwangsi. — p. 133 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 12** George K. C. Yeh was appointed acting foreign minister, pending the return of Hu Shih from the United States. Hu Shih had been appointed foreign minister in Premier Yen Hsi-shan's new cabinet. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 15** Taiwan adopted a new currency. The new Taipi (New Taiwan Dollar) was linked with the United States currency at the rate of 5 to 1. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 15** The Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury, American-owned English-language paper in Shanghai, closed down. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 20** The Executive Yuan announced closure of communist-held sea ports, including Shanghai, Tientsin and Tsingtao, as of June 26. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 22** Kan Chieh-hou, Acting President Li's personal envoy, called on President Truman. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 June 24** Finance Minister Hsu Kan was appointed concurrently governor of the Central Bank of China. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 2** By a Presidential mandate, China adopted a new currency—the Silver Dollar Notes. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 4** President Chiang Kai-shek received two U. S. correspondents in Taipeh, asserting that as a revolutionary he was determined to fight the communists to the end. He appealed for American aid and pointed out that Chinese Communists were carrying out the policies of international communism. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 8** American vice consul Oliver in Shanghai was arrested by the communists, released the following day. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 10** President Chiang, in his capacity of Tsungtsai of the Kuomintang, flew to Baguio to meet President Quirino of the Philippines. The two presidents discussed the formation of a Pacific Union and a Far Eastern anti-communist alliance. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 12** President Chiang returned to Taiwan. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 13** Chinese legation in the Philippines was raised to the status of embassy. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 13** Shih Chueh was appointed garrison commander of the Chusan archipelago. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 14** President Chiang arrived in Canton. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 16** The Kuomintang Supreme Council was inaugurated under the presidency of Chiang Kai-shek. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 18** The standing committee of the Kuomintang adopted President Chiang's program for party reform. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 18** Gen. Chen Cheng was appointed director of military and political affairs for the southeast. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 21** President Chiang left Canton for Amoy. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 21** Government forces evacuated Nanchang. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 22** President Chiang arrived in Amoy. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 22** Communists closed down the U. S. Information Service Tientsin office. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 23** Coup d'etat was reported in Lhasa. Government personnel was ordered to leave Tibet. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 24** President Chiang returned to Taipeh. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 25** American-owned Chase Bank in Tientsin was closed down. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 26** Acting President Li Tsung-jen left Canton on an inspection tour of the southeast. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 27** Acting President Li arrived in Taipeh. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 27** Government forces evacuated Chuchow, railway junction in central Hunan. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 27** Ma Hung-kwei was appointed governor of Kansu. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 30** Acting President Li returned to Canton. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 30** Government forces evacuated Changteh, northwestern Hunan. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 31** British sloop Amethyst escaped from the Yangtze river. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 July 31** Russia concluded trade agreement with the so-called "Manchurian People's Democratic Authorities." — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 1** The Tsungtsai's Office of the Kuomintang was established in Taipeh. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 2** U. S. Ambassador J. Leighton Stuart arrived in Okinawa from Shanghai. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 3** President Chiang Kai-shek left Taipeh for Korea to meet President Syngman Rhee. He stopped at Tinghai for three days. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 4** Government ordered arrest of Cheng Chien, pacification commissioner for Hunan and Kiangsi, who defected to the communist side. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 5** The United States Government issued a White Paper, called "United States Relations with China." — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 5** Hunan Governor Chen Ming-jen defected to the Reds. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 5** Huang Chieh, vice minister of national defense, was appointed governor of Hunan. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 6** President Chiang arrived in Chinhai, South Korea, to confer with Korean President Rhee on the formation of a Pacific alliance. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 6** China protested to Russia against the latter's conclusion of a trade agreement with the so-called "Manchurian People's Democratic Authorities." — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 7** President Chiang returned to Taipeh. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 10** Ambassador J. Leighton Stuart arrived in Washington. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 12** Wu Te-chen, minister without portfolio, arrived in Tokyo to call on Gen. MacArthur. — p. 134 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 16** Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued statement on the United States White Paper. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 17** Government forces evacuated Foochow. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 20** Wu Te-chen returned to Taipeh. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 23** President Chiang Kai-shek flew to Canton to confer with Acting President Li Tsung-jen and Premier Yen Hsi-shan. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 24** President Chiang flew to Chungking. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 24** Government announced closure of sea ports north of the estuary of the Min river. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 25** Kwan Lin-chen was appointed commander-in-chief of the Chinese Army. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 27** Government forces evacuated Lanchow. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Aug. 29** Communists announced formation of the "Northeast People's Government." — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 2** Government ordered the arrest of Mao Tse-tung, Chu Teh and other communist leaders. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 4** Coup d'etat was reported to be taking place in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province. Governor Lu Han was reported to have declared independence. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 6** Governor Lu Han of Yunnan flew to Chungking to call on President Chiang Kai-shek. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 7** Premier Yen Hsi-shan flew to Chungking. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 8** Lu Han, governor of Yunnan, returned to Kunming. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 9** Premier Yen Hsi-shan returned to Canton. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 10** Government announced the dissolution of the Yunnan Provincial Council because of its anti-government activities. Leftist newspapers were ordered closed. National Yunnan University and other schools were dissolved, to be reorganized by the Ministry of Education. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 12** President Chiang Kai-shek flew to Chengtu. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 15** British Foreign Office announced recall of Ambassador Sir Ralph Stevenson from Nanking. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 16** Communists landed on Pingtan island off Fukien. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 17** President Chiang returned to Chungking. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 17** Korean consulate-general opened in Taipeh. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 21** Communist Leader Mao Tse-tung announced establishment of the "People's Republic of China" in Peiping. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 22** President Chiang returned to Canton via Kunming. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 22** Chinese chief delegate to UN asked nations to pay due attention to the China situation; accused USSR of undermining peace in the Far East. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 22** Ex-Premier Ho Ying-chin was appointed chairman of the Military Strategy Advisory Committee. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Sept. 27** China filed complaint in the United Nations General Assembly against the USSR, accusing the latter of aiding the Chinese Communists in the civil war and violating the Sino-Soviet Treaty of 1945 and the Charter of the United Nations. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 1** Communists announced establishment of the "People's Republic of China," with Mao Tse-tung as "Chairman" of the "People's Central Government," and Chou En-lai as "premier and concurrently foreign minister." — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 1** George K. C. Yeh was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 2** USSR announced recognition of the puppet Communist Government in Peiping. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 2** Chief of the General Staff Ku Chu-tung resigned. Hsiao Yi-shu was appointed Acting Chief of the General Staff. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 3** Foreign Minister George Yeh announced that China severed diplomatic relations with USSR. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 3** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek returned to Taipeh. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 3** Kwan Chi-yu was appointed Minister of Finance, succeeding Hsu Kan. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 4** Bulgaria, Rumania and Czechoslovakia recognized the Peiping regime. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 4** U. S. Department of State issued statement, reaffirming U. S. recognition of the National Government as the legal government of China. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 6** Government forces evacuated Chintang island, of the Chushan archipelago. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 6** Chinese Ambassador to France Tsien Tai resigned, M. L. Tuan was appointed Minister in charge of the Embassy. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 6** Nationalists scored victory at Chingshuping in central Hunan. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 6** Yugoslavia recognized the puppet Peiping government. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 7** Government troops evacuated Kukong. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 8** Government troops evacuated Hengyang. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 9** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek issued Double Tenth message, accusing Russian aggression on China and reiterating determination to fight communism to bitter end. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 10** Acting President Li Tsung-jen reiterated determination to continue the anti-communist war in an address observing the Double Tenth in Canton. — p. 135 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 10** Soviet Ambassador to the puppet government, Maj.-Gen. R. N. Roschin, arrived in Peiping. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 12** A presidential mandate announced the moving of the Central Government from Canton to Chungking. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 13** Acting President Li Tsung-jen left Canton for Kweilin. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 14** Government troops evacuated Canton. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 14** Acting President Li Tsung-jen arrived in Chungking. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 14** Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek returned to Taipeh after a three-day inspection tour of Tinghai. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 16** Kwangtung Governor Hsueh Yueh arrived in Hoikow, Hainan island. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 16** U. S. Senator Alexander Smith arrived in Taipeh; left the following day. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 17** Government troops evacuated Amoy. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 17** Central News Agency disclosed that Chinese Communists had concluded secret pacts with Russia in Harbin, giving Russia virtual control of China's political, economic and military affairs. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 17** Outer Mongolia recognized the puppet Peiping regime. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 17** U. S. Charge d'Affairs Robert Strong arrived in Chungking. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 20** Six U. S. Congressmen appealed for China aid and non-recognition of Chinese Communist regime. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 20** Communist cabinet was formed in Peiping. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 20** Government troops evacuated Taohua island of the Chushan group. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 21** Government troops evacuated Swatow. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 25** Taiwan celebrated fourth anniversary of Liberation Day. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 27** Communist invasion of Kingmen (Quemoy) island was repulsed. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Oct. 29** Angus Ward, U. S. consul-general at Mukden, and four of his staff members were imprisoned by the communists. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 10** Communist forces pushed to within 150 miles east of Chungking. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 11** Eleven planes of the Central Air Transport Corp. and the China National Aviation Corp. were flown by defectionists to Peiping from Hongkong. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 15** The S.S. Flying Cloud was shelled by Chinese naval vessel enforcing closure of Shanghai harbor. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 16** U. S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson declared in Washington that U. S. recognition of Chinese Communist regime was out of question as long as the communists continued to hold Angus Ward under arrest. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 16** U. S. protested to government for attack on the S.S. Flying Cloud. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 18** Communists sent radio message to the United Nations in an attempt to discredit the Chinese delegation. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 20** Acting President Li Tsung-jen arrived at Hongkong from Kweilin. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 22** Kweilin fell. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 25** T. F. Tsiang charged USSR with violating UN Charter and the Sino-Soviet Treaty of 1945 at the opening debate of the Political Committee of the UN General Assembly. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 25** Angus Ward and four of his staff members were convicted by the communists of beating a former Chinese employee. They were given sentences from three to six months imprisonment, which were commuted to deportation. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 25** U. S. Senator William F. Knowland and Maj.-Gen. Claire L. Chennault conferred with Generalissimo Chiang at Chungking. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 26** Dr. Tsiang introduced a four-point resolution at the UN Political Committee. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 27** Communists ordered deportation of all non-Chinese members of U. S. consulate at Mukden. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 28** U. S., together with Australia, Mexico, Pakistan and the Philippines, introduced a draft resolution on China-USSR dispute at UN. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 28** The S.S. Sir John Franklin was fired upon by Chinese war vessels enforcing closure of Shanghai harbor. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Nov. 30** Chungking fell to the communists. Generalissimo Chiang left Chungking for Chengtu. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 2** Regarding the S.S. Sir John Franklin incident, the U. S. requested China to stop any further attack on American vessels. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 4** Generalissimo Chiang announced plans to fly reinforcements from northwest China to defend the southwest. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 5** Cuba, Ecuador and Peru sponsored a joint resolution to refer China's case to the U.N. Interim Committtee (Little Assembly) for continued examination. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 6** Foreign Minister George Yeh, in a verbal reply to U. S. Charge d'Affairs at Hongkong Robert Strong, regarding the U. S. note of Dec. 2, reaffirmed China's right of closing the communist-held ports. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 7** Acting President Li Tsung-jen arrived in New York for medical treatment. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 8** The Cuba-Ecuador-Peru resolution, with subsequent amendments submitted by Lebanon and Uruguay, was adopted by the U.N. Political Committee which also accepted the U. S.-sponsored five-power resolution. — p. 136 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 8** Premier Yen Hsi-shan flew to Taipeh from Chengtu. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 8** Communist forces thrust into Yunnan. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 9** Cabinet started functioning in Taipeh. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 10** Generalissimo Chiang arrived at Taipei from Chengtu by plane. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 12** Angus Ward and party boarded the S. S. Lakeland Victory at Tientsin en route to U. S. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 16** Mao Tse-tung arrived in Moscow. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 16** Communist troops pushed to Chennankwan on Kwangsi-Indo-China border. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 17** Burma recognized Chinese Communist regime. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 17** U. S. State Department classified Shanghai as a "zone of danger" hazardous for American shipping. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 18** National Government severed diplomatic relations with Burma. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 18** Maj.-Gen. Claire L. Chennault and his partner Whiting Willauer bought Chinese Government's interests in the China National Aviation Corp. and the Central Air Transport Corp. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 21** K. C. Wu was appointed Governor of Taiwan to succeed General Chen Cheng. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 23** V. K. Wellington Koo, Chinese Ambassador at Washington, sent letter to U. S. State Department asking for American assistance to Taiwan. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 26** Communist forces entered Chengtu. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 28** China extended diplomatic recognition to Indonesia. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 28** Government planes blasted communist shiping along Luichow peninsula coast. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 29** Approaches to the Yangtze river and Shanghai within Chinese territorial waters declared mined. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))

**1949 Dec. 30** India recognized Chinese Communist regime. — p. 137 ([scan part 1, leaf 70](https://archive.org/details/china-handbook-1950/China%20Handbook%201950%20Part%201%20of%203/page/n70/mode/1up))