1951 ⟶ China Annexes Tibet
The Seventeen Point Agreement is signed between Tibet and th...
Year
1949
1950
1951
🇨🇳 People's Republic of China Founded
Mao Zedong declares the foundation of the People's Republic of China, adding a quarter of the world's population to the communist camp.⟶
ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaCommunismMao ZedongAsiaCold WarUSSR
🇬🇧 UK Recognizes People's Republic of China
The UK recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom.⟶
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🤝 Soviet Union and China Sign Mutual Defense Pact
The Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China sign a pact of mutual defense.⟶
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🇹🇼 Chiang Kai-shek Moves Capital to Taipei
Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek moves his capital to Taipei, Taiwan, establishing a stand-off with the People's Republic of China.⟶
TaiwanChinaChiang Kai-shekcivil warCold WarAsiaRepublic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China
🇨🇳 China Invades Tibet
Forces from the People's Republic of China enter Tibet, with the goal of annexing the region into China itself.⟶
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🇨🇳 China Annexes Tibet
The Seventeen Point Agreement is signed between Tibet and the People's Republic of China, formally annexing Tibet into China itself.⟶
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