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1911
The Qing Dynasty collapses, and a weak and fragmented Nationalist government takes
over the Republic of China.
1921
The Chinese Communist Party is founded in Shanghai; Mao Zedong attends the meet-
ing.
1923
The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Building opens on the Bund.
1931-41
Shanghai becomes a safe haven for some 20,000 Jews fleeing persecution in
Europe.
1931-2
Japan bombs and invades Shanghai, but withdraws under the weight of international
pressure.
A Chinese machine-gun crew in 1937
Mary Evans Picture Library