Short answers, pulled from the story.
The French Union forces surrendered on the 7th of May 1954. This event marked the end of French military dominance in Indochina and forced European powers to reconsider their colonial hold.
Zhou Enlai led the Chinese delegation with a clear objective to break American isolation of China. He adopted a moderate stance that contrasted sharply with Western expectations during the negotiations.
Delegates agreed to partition Vietnam along the 17th parallel on the 20th of July 1954. This provisional demarcation line separated forces into two zones for regrouping purposes under an agreement that included a thirty-day window for free movement.
India chaired the body with Canada and Poland serving as member states. The commission monitored troop withdrawals and verified compliance with provisions prohibiting foreign military bases across Indochina.
Reports indicated at least 892,876 North Vietnamese were processed through official refugee stations under ICC supervision. These figures reflect the scale of population movements following the ceasefire agreements.