He Yingqin

ModernGeneralChina1890 — 1987

KMT general who accepted the Japanese surrender in 1945.

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Quick Facts

Born

1890

Died

1987

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score54.8

He Yingqin — Complete Timeline

1930 AD

Chief of the General Staff of the Nationalist GovernmentPolitical Action◆ Major

He Yingqin was appointed Chief of the General Staff, making him the highest-ranking military officer in the Nationalist government. He played a key role in planning campaigns against the Chinese Communist Party and Japanese forces.

Military CommandNationalist Government

Impact: national

1933 AD

Negotiated the Tanggu TrucePolitical Action◆ Major

He Yingqin, as the Nationalist government's representative, signed the Tanggu Truce with Japan. The agreement ended hostilities in Rehe Province and created a demilitarized zone, effectively ceding control of northeastern China to Japan.

DiplomacyTerritorial ConcessionSino-Japanese Conflict

Impact: regionaldestructive

1944 AD

Commander-in-Chief of the National Revolutionary ArmyPolitical Action◆ Major

He Yingqin was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the National Revolutionary Army by Chiang Kai-shek. He oversaw Chinese military operations during the final years of the war against Japan, coordinating with Allied forces.

Military CommandWorld War II

Impact: national

1945 AD

Accepted Japanese Surrender in NanjingPolitical Action◆ Major

On September 9, 1945, He Yingqin, as the representative of the Chinese government, formally accepted the surrender of Japanese forces in China from General Yasuji Okamura in Nanjing. This ceremony marked the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War.

World War IISurrenderDiplomacy

Impact: nationalconstructive