Yunnan clique

The Yunnan clique (Chinese: 滇系; pinyin: Diān Xì) was one of several mutually hostile warlord cliques that split from the Beiyang Government in the Republic of China's warlord era. It was named for Yunnan Province. The two most prominent leaders were Cai E and Long Yun, with Cai E declaring independence and Long Yun governing Yunnan during World War 2.