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Xi'an Incident (12–25 Dec. 1936) After nine years,
Chiang Kai-shek's policy of fighting the
Chinese Communist Party (
CCP) before turning against the foreign aggressor, Japan, had come under increasing criticism within his own ranks, especially in the northern armies which had lost Manchuria to the Japanese in 1931 (
Manchukuo). In early 1936, their leader,
Chang Hsüeh-liang, entered secret negotiations with the
Communist Party about a common front against the Japanese. When
Chiang Kai-shek came to Chang's headquarters in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, in order to discuss his latest strategic plan for a battle against the Communists, Chang put him under house arrest. After being held for thirteen days, Chiang finally agreed to Chang's eight demands, mainly an end to civil war, and a
United Front with the Communists against the Japanese. Chang accompanied Chiang back to Nanjing, whereupon it was Chang's turn to be detained and this lasted for as long as Chiang was alive (though from 1949 he was under house arrest).
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(China Sports) Judoka Xian makes history for retaining Olympic gold as mama
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency; 8/10/2008; 700+ words
; (China Sports) Judoka Xian makes history for retaining Olympic gold...successfully defended an Olympic title. Xian Dongmei, 33, broke the jinx on Sunday...will order myself to do something," Xian claimed her first title with this motto...
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Unearthing China: tourists curious about the history of Xian will be sure to dig its archeological finds. (Destination: Pacific/Asia).(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Travel Agent; 5/27/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Rome, then in Asia, all roads lead to Xian. This city, located on China's central...today as the capital of Shaanxi Province. Xian is also home to one of the greatest archeological...Cotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang-di. Xian's life-size warriors is a work of art...
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News Wire article from: AsiaPulse News; 5/9/2007; 700+ words
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Xian Leng leading breeder, exporter of Asian Arowanas, BUSINESS TIMES
Newspaper article from: Business Times (Malaysia); 12/4/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...Malaysia) 12-04-2001 AQUACULTURE-based Xian Leng Holdings Bhd, the first company in...Malaysia, over a four-year period, Xian Leng has an estimated 55 per cent market...innovative research and development department, Xian Leng has developed a number of new strains...
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Richie Ren Launches New Global Album Featuring Theme Songs from 'Zhu Xian Online'.
PR Newswire; 5/10/2007; 700+ words
; ...10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Speaking for "Zhu Xian Online", the latest online game developed by China...his latest album, in which featured songs in "Zhu Xian Online" including "Zhu Xian: I'm back" and "Zhu Xian Love". As one of...
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Asian Star Cooperates with "Zhu Xian" for the Start of Closed Beta Testing.
PR Newswire; 4/16/2007; 700+ words
; ...the fantasy cultivation online game "Zhu Xian Online," which is being promoted by Asian...adaptation of the cognominal story "Zhu Xian Online" at the end of 2006. During the adaptation of the online game, "Zhu Xian Online" inherited the original style and...
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Xian wins 5th gold for China
Newspaper article from: China Daily; 8/16/2004; ; 644 words
; ATHENS: Women's judoka Xian Dongmei won China the fifth Olympic gold...sided victory in the Olympic finals as Xian spent only one minute and seven seconds...at the 2003 World Judo Championships. Xian became the first judoka to beat a Japanese...
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Ancient Gateway, Booming Economy; In Xian, Clinton's 1st Stop, Skyscrapers Mix Uneasily With Imperial Tombs
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 6/25/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...s history. But beneath the surface in Xian, a battle over the preservation of China...turn over in his tomb. As landlocked Xian tries to catch up with China's booming...Ciarla, the Italian coordinator for the Xian Center for the Conservation and Restoration...
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XIAN JANSSEN WILL FACE WTO WITH CHANGES
News Wire article from: AsiaInfo Services; 12/5/2001; 358 words
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1st Ld-Writethru: Chinese Judoka Xian retains Olympic gold after bearing child
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency; 8/10/2008; 694 words
; 1st Ld-Writethru: Chinese Judoka Xian retains Olympic gold after bearing child...10 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Xian Dongmei won China's first judo gold medal...from DPR Korea in the 52kg class final. Xian flipped Kum Ae An with a yuko and a penalty...
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Xian
Book article from: Myths and Legends of the World
Xian In the Taoist mythology of China, the Xian (or Hsien) are a group of eight immortal characters who at one time lived as humans on earth. Some of the Xian were real individuals mentioned in historical records; others...
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Liu Chuanzhi 1944–
Book article from: International Directory of Business Biographies
...1944, in Shanghai, China. Education: Xian Military Communication Engineering College...years. Two years after graduating from the Xian Institute of Military Communication Engineering...the city in 1949. Liu enrolled at the Xian Military Communication Engineering College...
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Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...production presence in China since 1983, through its joint venture Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Co. In addition to its production and...products are marketed through local joint ventures including Xian-Janssen (China), Janssen-Kyowa (Japan), and Janssen...
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Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
...Chang'an Chang Chüeh Zhang Jue Chang Hsien Zhang Xian Chang Hsiu Zhang Xiu Chang Kuo‐Iao Zhang Guolao Chang...hsien Xiangyan Zhixian Hsiao Xiao Hsiao Ching Xiao Jing Hsien Xian Hsien‐t'ien Xiantian Hsin Xin Hsing Xing Hsing...
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Oak Technology, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...Modules, & Related Devices; 8731 Engineering Laboratories & Computer Hardware Research and Development Born in Xian, China, at the height of World War II, Oak Technology, Inc. founder David Tsang moved with his family to Japan in his teens...
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