The Communist Party of China and the Kuomintang signed the Summary of Conversations Between the Representatives of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China (also known as the October 10th Agreement) on October 10, 1945 after 43 days of negotiations in Chongqing (from August 29 to October 10, 1945). This picture shows Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek posing for a photo during negotiations in Chongqing. [Photo/History of Communist Party of China]

In 1945, Chiang Kai-shek refused the suggestions by the Communist Party of China and other political parties to hold a meeting of political parties to set up a coalition government, resulting in tension between the KMT and the CPC. For the peace between the two parties, Huang Yanpei, Zuo Shunsheng, Zhang Bojun and Leng Yu, among others, visited Yan'an on July 1, 1945. The picture shows the leaders of the CPC Central Committee welcoming the delegation in Yanan airport. From right: Mao Zedong, Huang Yanpei, Chu Fucheng, Zhang Bojun, Leng Yu, Fu Sinian, Zuo Shunsheng, Zhu De, Zhou Enlai, and Wang Ruofei. [Photo/people.com.cn]