1945 ⟶ Taiwan Transferred to Republic of China
Taiwan is transferred to the Republic of China from Japan. I...
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🇹🇼 Taiwan Transferred to Republic of China
Taiwan is transferred to the Republic of China from Japan. Initially the public is supportive of the transfer but later becomes less so as the newly appointed governor, General Chen Yi gains a reputation for being corrupt and mismanaging the island. Economic problems also occur as the governor extends the scope of the government monopoly over Taiwan's resources in order to sell these goods to the mainland to help fight the Communist forces. The conditions on the island later contribute to the February 28 incident.⟶
TaiwanRepublic of ChinaJapanAsiaTransferPoliticsPost-WarChina
💥 February 28 Incident Begins in Taiwan
The February 28 incident begins in Taiwan lasting until mid-March.⟶
TaiwanChinaCivil UnrestNationalistRepressionPost-War
🇨🇳 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.⟶
ChinaUKdiplomatic recognitionCold WarAsiaRepublic of ChinaTaiwaninternational relations
🇹🇼 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
🇨🇳 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