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Xi Jinping takes over as president
Xi begins to launch an efficiency and anti-corruption drive nationwide. -
Former senior leader Bo Xilai is sentenced to life in prison
This is the most politically charged trial in China in decades. Bo is accused of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power. -
CPC to relax one-child policy
One-child policy which is in force since 1979 and has a great influence in China is about to relax according to CPC announcements. -
Yutu ("Jade Rabbit") robotic rover lands successfully
This is China's first unmanned lunar rover,but its planned three-month mission on the moon is cut short by mechanical problems later on. -
China's trade surplus is up 14 percent year-on-year
China's trade surplus jumps to $31.9bn (£19.4bn) - up 14 per cent from a year earlier - easing concerns the world's second-largest economy may be stuck in a slowdown. -
Sit-in street protests happen in Hong Kong
The protest begins from September 26th to December 15th, protesting against Beijing's plans to vet candidates for elections in 2017. -
Most senior Chinese official is arrested
Ex-security chief Zhou Yongkang, the most senior Chinese official to be investigated for corruption, is arrested and expelled from the Communist Party. -
China's GDP falls to its lowest level for more than 20 years
China's economic growth falls to its lowest level for more than 20 years - 7.4% percent in 2014. Government revises growth targets down. -
"A great handshake" between mainland and Taiwan
China's President Xi Jinping and Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou hold historic talks in Singapore, the first such meeting since the Chinese Civil War finished and the nations split in 1949. -
China's GDP falls to lowest rate in 25 years
China's Economic growth in 2015 falls to lowest rate in 25 years (6.9%, down from 7.3% in 2014), and International Monetary Fund predicts further deceleration over next two years.
