27 Sep 1931
China
China
- In response to the Japanese aggression during the Mukden Incident, Governor Zhang Jinghui of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China called for a conference with his lieutenants to plan a secession of the region from the Republic of China. ww2dbase [Zhang Jinghui | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]
7 Jan 1932
China
China
- Governor Zhang Jinghui of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, with support from the Japanese declared the secession of Heilongjiang from China to join the puppet state of Manchukuo. ww2dbase [Zhang Jinghui | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]
28 Jan 1932
China
China
- Chinese General Ding Chao's troops captured Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China from collaborationist forces. ww2dbase [Battle of Harbin and Establishment of Manchukuo | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]
4 Feb 1932
China
China
- Japanese troops captured Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. ww2dbase [Battle of Harbin and Establishment of Manchukuo | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]
15 Feb 1932
China
China
- The local Chinese naval commander in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China surrendered his 5 river gunboats to the Japanese. ww2dbase [Battle of Harbin and Establishment of Manchukuo | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]
12 May 1939
China
China
- Yoshio Shinozuka arrived in Harbin, Songjiang Province, China. ww2dbase [Yoshio Shinozuka | Harbin, Songjiang | CPC]
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