1950 ⟶ China's Initial Korean War Intervention
China intervenes in Korea with 300,000 soldiers, catching th...
Year
1950
1971
🇨🇳 China's Initial Korean War Intervention
China intervenes in Korea with 300,000 soldiers, catching the United Nations by surprise. However, they withdraw after initial engagements.⟶
Korean WarChinaUnited NationsMilitary InterventionAsiaCold WarOctoberInvasion
🇬🇧 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.⟶
ChinaUKdiplomatic recognitionCold WarAsiaRepublic of ChinaTaiwaninternational relations
🇰🇷 North Korea Invades South Korea, Beginning Korean War
North Korea invades South Korea, beginning the Korean War. The United Nations Security Council votes to intervene to defend the South. The Soviet Union cannot veto, as it is boycotting the Security Council over the admission of People's Republic of China.⟶
Korean WarNorth KoreaSouth KoreaInvasionUnited NationsCold WarAsiaProxy WarContainmentSoviet UnionChina
🇨🇳 China Invades Tibet
Forces from the People's Republic of China enter Tibet, with the goal of annexing the region into China itself.⟶
ChinaTibetInvasionAnnexationAsiaCold WarBorder DisputePeople's Liberation Army
🇨🇳 Second Chinese Intervention in Korean War
United Nations forces approach the Yalu River. In response, China intervenes in Korea again, but with a 500,000 strong army. This offensive forces the United Nations back towards South Korea.⟶
Korean WarChinaUnited NationsOffensiveAsiaCold WarNovemberMilitary Strategy
🇨🇳 UN Recognizes People's Republic of China
The United Nations General Assembly passes Resolution 2758, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China, causing Taiwan to lose its membership.⟶
ChinaUnited NationsTaiwanPRCInternational RelationsDiplomacyAsiaCold War