Historical Events tagged with "guangzhou"
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Launch of World's Longest High-Speed Rail Route
China inaugurated the world's longest high-speed rail route, connecting Beijing and Guangzhou. Spanning over 2,298 kilometers (1,428 miles), the route is designed to reduce travel time between the two major cities to just over 8 hours, showcasing China's advancements in rail technology and infrastructure development. This ambitious project is part of China's larger strategy to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth.
Continue ReadingFirst Direct Flights from China to Taiwan
The first direct commercial flights from Guangzhou, mainland China, to Taipei, Taiwan, marked a significant step in cross-strait relations. This momentous occasion followed over five decades of restricted air travel since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949. Soon after the arrival of the inaugural flight, a China Airlines flight from Taipei also landed in Beijing, illustrating a new phase of direct transportation links between the two regions.
Continue ReadingChina Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 crash
China Northwest Airlines Flight 2303 was a scheduled domestic flight from Xi'an to Guangzhou that tragically crashed near Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, had 160 people on board at the time of the accident. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff due to a loss of control by the pilots, resulting in the deaths of all passengers and crew members aboard. The incident raised substantial concerns regarding flight safety and pilot training.
Continue ReadingXiamen Airlines Flight 8301 Hijack and Crash
Xiamen Airlines Flight 8301 was hijacked en route to Guangzhou from Xiamen. The aircraft was diverted and landed in Guangzhou, where it collided with two other parked airliners on the ground, resulting in the deaths of 132 individuals. This incident marked a significant moment in civil aviation security within China.
Continue ReadingRed Guards Seize Control in Guangzhou
Communist Red Guards launched an uprising in Guangzhou, China, taking control of most of the city. The insurgents proclaimed the establishment of a Guangzhou Soviet, marking a significant moment in the nationwide struggle of the Chinese Communist Party.
Continue ReadingChiang Kai-shek's Anti-Communist Purge
In Guangzhou, Chiang Kai-shek undertook a significant purge of suspected communist elements within the National Revolutionary Army. This initiative, driven by internal fears of communist influence, involved the dismissal and arrest of numerous officers believed to harbor communist sympathies. The actions resulted in heightened tensions within the military ranks and a visible split between the Nationalists and the Communist Party of China, ultimately affecting the trajectory of the Chinese Civil War.
Continue ReadingAssassination of General Fengshan in Guangzhou
In Guangzhou, Qing general Fengshan was assassinated by the Chinese Assassination Corps amidst the rising tide of the Xinhai Revolution. This pivotal act of violence highlighted the growing resistance against the Qing dynasty as revolutionary sentiments intensified across China. The assassination was orchestrated to destabilize the Qing military's control in the region, directly contributing to the surge of revolutionary activities aimed at overthrowing imperial rule.
Continue ReadingThe Second Canton Uprising in Guangzhou
A revolutionary uprising occurred in Guangzhou, targeting Qing rule. It was led by members of the Tongmenghui, a secret society aiming to overthrow the Qing dynasty and establish a republic. The uprising aimed to inspire further revolts in other provinces. However, it was swiftly suppressed by Qing authorities, resulting in arrests and casualties.
Continue ReadingThe Arrow Incident Sparks Second Opium War
Tensions escalated between China and several Western powers following the Arrow Incident, where a Chinese national was arrested aboard the ship Arrow, accused of piracy. The British, claiming the incident violated the Treaty of Nanking, used it as a pretext for military action against China. As a result, British forces initiated attacks on key coastal cities, igniting the Second Opium War, which involved additional Western nations seeking to exploit China’s economic vulnerabilities.
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