Historical Events tagged with "Chiang Kai-shek"

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Politics & Government

ROC Government Relocation to Taipei

December 7th, 1949 75 years ago

As the Chinese Civil War intensified, the Government of the Republic of China, led by Chiang Kai-shek, relocated its capital from Nanjing to Taipei, Taiwan. This move followed significant losses to the Chinese Communist Party, which secured control over mainland China. The government aimed to preserve its authority and consolidate power in Taiwan, where it continued to assert legitimacy as the rightful government of China.

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Politics & Government

Cairo Conference: Allies Plan Japan's Defeat

November 22nd, 1943 81 years ago

The Cairo Conference brought together U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chinese Premier Chiang Kai-shek in Cairo, Egypt. The leaders discussed strategies to defeat Japan during World War II. This meeting established the groundwork for the post-war order in Asia and highlighted the commitment of the Allies to support China's fight against Japanese aggression. The conference took place amidst the broader context of World War II as the Allies sought to coordinate their military efforts against their common enemy.

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