At the beginning of 1949, the CPC won three major battles in Liaoshen, Huaihai, and Pingjin, and the Kuomintang's control in Northeast and North China was completely defeated. On January 21st, President Chiang Kai shek announced his resignation and Vice President Lee Chung jen took over the presidency. After assuming the presidency, Li Zongren managed to negotiate a ceasefire with the Chinese Communist Party.
At the beginning of 1949, the CPC won three major battles in Liaoshen, Huaihai, and Pingjin, and the Kuomintang's control in Northeast and North China was completely defeated. On January 21st, President Chiang Kai shek announced his resignation and Vice President Lee Chung jen took over the presidency. After assuming the presidency, Li Zongren managed to negotiate a ceasefire with the Chinese Communist Party.