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Map of China in June 1950

The south-west taken; the Agrarian Reform Law · Mao era

China in June 1950: The south-west taken; the Agrarian Reform Law. Since 1 October 1949, 5 territories changed status on this map: including Guangdong (with Hainan), Guangxi, Guizhou and 2 more.

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Map of China in June 1950 (Mao era): The south-west taken; the Agrarian Reform Law. Colours show PRC province — a campaign or upheaval in progress, PRC province — the new order established, Beijing’s allies and friends.
JUN 1950 · THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC UNDER MAO, 1949–1976

What changes on the map

Guangdong (with Hainan)Beijing’s adversaries → PRC province — a campaign or upheaval in progress
GuangxiBeijing’s adversaries → PRC province — a campaign or upheaval in progress
GuizhouBeijing’s adversaries → PRC province — a campaign or upheaval in progress
YunnanBeijing’s adversaries → PRC province — a campaign or upheaval in progress
Sichuan (with Chongqing)Beijing’s adversaries → PRC province — a campaign or upheaval in progress

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