Nov 24, 1894 CE
Revive China Society founded
Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) founds the Revive China Society (兴中会) in Honolulu (摊香山), marking the beginning of his revolutionary activities against the Qing dynasty (清朝). #modern #history #east-asia
Chronological Storyline (38 Milestones)
Aug 20, 1905 CE
Tongmenghui established in Tokyo
Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) establishes the Tongmenghui (同盟会) (United League) in Tokyo (东京), promoting republicanism and nationalism. #modern #history #east-asia
Apr 6, 1906 CE
Singapore Tongmenghui branch formed
Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) forms the Singapore (新加坡) branch of the Tongmenghui (同盟会) at the Wan Qing Yuan (晚晴园) villa, with the backing of Nanyang (南洋) Chinese merchants Tan Chor Lam (陈楚南), Teo Eng Hock (张永福), and Lim Nee Soon (林义顺) to raise funds and orchestrate regional anti-Qing operations. #modern #history #east-asia
May 22, 1907 CE
Huanggang Uprising launched
The Huanggang Uprising (黄冈起义) in Chaozhou (潮州) is launched; it is the first of three anti-Qing insurrections covertly masterminded and funded by Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) from his Southeast Asian operational headquarters at Wan Qing Yuan (晚晴园). #modern #history #east-asia
Dec 1, 1907 CE
Zhennanguan Uprising breaks out
The Zhennanguan Uprising (镇南关起义) breaks out on the China-Vietnam border, heavily coordinated and organized by Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) utilizing resources mobilized across British Malaya (马来亚) and Singapore (新加坡). #modern #history #east-asia
Apr 30, 1908 CE
Hekou Uprising initiated
The Hekou Uprising (河口起义) is initiated; it is the final military operation planned inside Wan Qing Yuan (晚晴园) before the base officially shifts to serving as the broader Southeast Asian (南洋) Headquarters for the Tongmenghui (同盟会) in July. #modern #history #east-asia
Oct 10, 1911 CE
Wuchang Uprising triggers Xinhai Revolution
Wuchang Uprising (武昌起义) triggers the Xinhai Revolution (辛亥革命), leading to the fall of the Qing dynasty (清朝). #modern #history #east-asia
Jan 1, 1912 CE
Sun Yat-sen becomes provisional president
Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) is inaugurated as provisional president of the Republic of China (中华民国) in Nanjing (南京). #modern #history #east-asia
Feb 12, 1912 CE
Emperor Puyi abdicates
Emperor Puyi (溥仪) abdicates, ending over 2,000 years of imperial rule in China. #modern #history #east-asia
Aug 25, 1912 CE
Tongmenghui reorganized into Kuomintang
Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) reorganizes the Tongmenghui (同盟会) into the Kuomintang (国民党) (KMT) political party. #modern #history #east-asia
May 4, 1919 CE
May Fourth Movement (五四运动)
May Fourth Movement (五四运动): Student-led protests in Beijing (北京) spark a nationwide cultural and political awakening, promoting science, democracy, and anti-imperialism. #modern #history #east-asia
Jul 23, 1921 CE
Chinese Communist Party founded
The Chinese Communist Party (中国共产党) (CCP) is founded in Shanghai (上海), with Chen Duxiu (陈独秀) as its first leader. #modern #history #east-asia
Jan 20, 1924 CE
First KMT-CCP United Front established
First KMT-CCP United Front (国共合作) is established to fight warlords and imperialism; Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) delivers the Three Principles of the People (三民主义). #modern #history #east-asia
Mar 12, 1925 CE
Sun Yat-sen dies
Sun Yat-sen (孙中山) dies of cancer in Beijing (北京); Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石) emerges as the KMT's military leader. #modern #history #east-asia
Jul 9, 1926 CE
Northern Expedition launched
Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石) launches the Northern Expedition (北伐战争) to unify China under the KMT. #modern #history #east-asia
Apr 12, 1927 CE
Shanghai Massacre purges communists
Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石) orders the Shanghai Massacre (四一二事件), purging communists and ending the First United Front. #modern #history #east-asia
Aug 1, 1927 CE
Nanchang Uprising marks PLA founding
Nanchang Uprising (南昌起义) marks the founding of the People's Liberation Army (人民解放军) (PLA) by the CCP. #modern #history #east-asia
Sep 18, 1931 CE
Mukden Incident leads to Japanese invasion
Mukden Incident (九一八事变) leads to Japanese invasion of Manchuria (满洲); CCP establishes the Chinese Soviet Republic (中华苏维埃共和国) in Jiangxi (江西). #modern #history #east-asia
Oct 16, 1934 CE
Long March begins
CCP begins the Long March (长征) from Jiangxi (江西) to Yan'an (延安), with Mao Zedong (毛泽东) emerging as leader. #modern #history #east-asia
Jan 15, 1935 CE
Zunyi Conference confirms Mao's leadership
Zunyi Conference (遵义会议) confirms Mao Zedong's (毛泽东) leadership within the CCP. #modern #history #east-asia
Dec 12, 1936 CE
Xi'an Incident forces Second United Front
Xi'an Incident (西安事变) forces Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石) to form the Second United Front (第二次国共合作) with the CCP against Japan. #modern #history #east-asia
Jul 7, 1937 CE
Marco Polo Bridge Incident triggers war
Marco Polo Bridge Incident (卢沟桥事变) triggers full-scale Sino-Japanese War (抗日战争) (part of WWII). #modern #history #east-asia
Aug 15, 1945 CE
Japan surrenders ending WWII
Japan surrenders, ending WWII; China emerges victorious but devastated. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Aug 28, 1945 CE
Chongqing peace talks fail
Mao Zedong (毛泽东) and Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石) meet in Chongqing (重庆) for peace talks, but civil war resumes. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Mar 19, 1947 CE
CCP captures Yan'an
CCP captures Yan'an (延安); KMT forces retreat; civil war intensifies. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Jan 31, 1949 CE
CCP captures Beijing
CCP captures Beijing (Beiping) (北平) without major battle; KMT government moves south. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Oct 1, 1949 CE
PRC proclaimed by Mao
Mao Zedong (毛泽东) proclaims the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) (PRC) in Beijing (北京). #contemporary #history #east-asia
Dec 7, 1949 CE
KMT flees to Taiwan
Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石) and KMT government flee to Taiwan (台湾), establishing the Republic of China (中华民国) (ROC) in Taipei (台北). #contemporary #history #east-asia
Jun 25, 1950 CE
Korean War begins
Korean War (朝鲜战争) begins; US Seventh Fleet patrols Taiwan Strait (台湾海峡), preventing PRC invasion of Taiwan (台湾). #contemporary #history #east-asia
Oct 25, 1971 CE
UN recognizes PRC as China
UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 (联合国大会2758号决议) recognizes PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, expelling ROC. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Jan 1, 1979 CE
US switches recognition to PRC
US switches diplomatic recognition from ROC to PRC; Taiwan Relations Act (台湾关系法) passed later. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Jul 15, 1987 CE
Taiwan ends martial law
Taiwan (台湾) ends martial law (戒严), beginning democratization; first direct elections for president in 1996. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Nov 1, 1992 CE
1992 Consensus reached
1992 Consensus (九二共识) reached between PRC and ROC, acknowledging 'One China' (一个中国) with respective interpretations. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Mar 22, 2008 CE
Ma Ying-jeou elected president
Ma Ying-jeou (马英九) elected president of Taiwan (台湾); cross-strait relations improve with economic agreements. #contemporary #history #east-asia
May 20, 2016 CE
Tsai Ing-wen becomes president
Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) becomes Taiwan's (台湾) first female president; cross-strait tensions rise. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Aug 2, 2022 CE
Pelosi visits Taiwan, PRC exercises
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (南希·佩洛西) visits Taiwan (台湾), prompting PRC military exercises around the island. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Jan 13, 2024 CE
Lai Ching-te elected Taiwan president
Lai Ching-te (赖清德) (William Lai) elected president of Taiwan (台湾); PRC condemns as 'separatist'. #contemporary #history #east-asia
Jan 1, 2026 CE
Taiwan-PRC political stalemate continues
Taiwan (台湾) and PRC remain in a state of political stalemate; Taiwan (台湾) maintains de facto independence with strong US support; PRC continues military pressure and economic integration. #contemporary #history #east-asia