Xi'an in the Interwar Period

The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 1927 to 1937. The most recorded lives are Chiang Kai-shek, Deng Xiaoping and Zhou Enlai.

Notable people

1. Chiang Kai-shek

   in 1936

   1 moment here

   Chinese military commander, revolutionary, and statesman. Chiang Kai-shek led the Nationalist government of China through the Northern Expedition,…

2. Deng Xiaoping

   in 1927

   1 moment here

   Chinese revolutionary, statesman, and paramount leader of the People’s Republic of China from 1978 to 1989.…

3. Jiang Qing

   in 1937

   1 moment here

   Jiang Qing (1914–1991), also known as Madame Mao, was a Chinese actress, revolutionary, and political figure.…

4. Soong Mei-ling

   in 1936

   1 moment here

   Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek, was a Chinese political figure and wife of Chiang Kai-shek.…

5. Zhou Enlai

   in 1936

   1 moment here

   Chinese revolutionary, statesman, and diplomat who served as the first premier of the People’s Republic of China from 1949 until his death.…

Moments

1. 1927 Arrival in Xi'an Deng Xiaoping
2. 1936 Xi'an Incident captivity Chiang Kai-shek
3. 1936 Negotiations during the Xi'an Incident Soong Mei-ling
4. 1936 Arrival as Xi'an Incident negotiator Zhou Enlai
5. 1937 Transit through Xi'an Jiang Qing

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