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The constitution of the republic, Article 46 guarantees freedom of religion but with a number of restrictions
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The “One-Child Policy” is introduced to limit births nationwide as the population reaches 900 million. Violation of this family planning policy results in fines, confiscation of property, salary cuts or dismissal.
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Western-style fast food is introduced in China—KFC opens its first store, and McDonald’s will followed 1991.
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About 1 million students hold pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen square, the uprising was crushed by the army.
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China takes control over Hong Kong’s sovereignty based on previous contractual agreements with the United Kingdom, which was under the British rule for 99 years.
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Government consolidates Internet regulations for mainland China
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China is admitted to the World Trade Organization.
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The Three Gorges river dam across the Yangtze is completed, it took 13 years to build.
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For the first time since 1979, a review of every capital offense criminal case must be reviewed by the Supreme People’s Court. The court reports that as a result about 15 percent of cases are now overturned, but China remains the world’s leading executioner, with the list of crimes punishable by death including theft, embezzlement and forgery.
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Beijing host the XXIX olympiad.
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China officially surpasses japan to become the world's second largest Economy.
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The national congress of the communist party hold its 18th meeting and elected new president after 10 years.
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The communist central commitee started its 18th national congrese and hold it's meeting until 15th november.
