Formation and Early Development of the Chinese Communist Party (1921–1927)

1. First CCP National Congress convenes in Shanghai

   Jul 23, 1921Labels: CCP, Shanghai, Jiaxing

   • China org cn
   • Britannica

2. Second CCP National Congress sets a two-stage program

   Jul 16, 1922Labels: CCP, Second Congress

   • IDCPC

3. Comintern-backed united-front plan gains momentum

   Jan 23, 1923Labels: Comintern, KMT

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

4. Third CCP National Congress approves joining KMT as individuals

   Jun 12, 1923Labels: CCP, KMT

   • IDCPC
   • Britannica

5. First United Front begins around KMT reorganization

   Jan 1, 1924Labels: First United, KMT

   • Britannica

6. Whampoa Military Academy opens in Guangzhou

   Jun 16, 1924Labels: Whampoa Academy, Sun Yat-sen

   • China org cn
   • ChinaDaily

7. Fourth CCP National Congress expands focus on mass movements

   Jan 11, 1925Labels: CCP, Fourth Congress

   • China org cn

8. Sun Yat-sen dies, weakening alliance cohesion

   Mar 12, 1925Labels: Sun Yat-sen, KMT

   • FRUS
   • Britannica

9. May Thirtieth Incident triggers nationwide protests

   May 30, 1925Labels: May Thirtieth, Shanghai

   • Britannica

10. Zhongshan Warship Incident boosts Chiang Kai-shek’s power

    Mar 20, 1926Labels: Zhongshan Warship, Chiang Kai-shek

    • ChinaDaily

11. Northern Expedition begins with united-front support

    Jul 9, 1926Labels: Northern Expedition, NRA

    • Britannica

12. Shanghai Uprising aids Nationalist advance into the city

    Mar 21, 1927Labels: Shanghai Uprising, Zhou Enlai

    • Wikipedia

13. Shanghai massacre ends early united-front phase

    Apr 12, 1927Labels: Shanghai Massacre, Chiang Kai-shek

    • Wikipedia
    • Britannica