Chinese modern history By YiHuang Oct 1, 1949 People's Republic founded Jun 30, 1950 Land Reform Period: Jul 6, 1953 to Jul 6, 1957 Industry socialized Feb 6, 1958 Great Leap Forward and People's Communes Period: Jul 6, 1966 to Jul 6, 1976 The "Cultural Revolution Decade" Feb 21, 1972 Nixon visits Beijing Dec 18, 1978 Official reform policy announced Jul 1, 1997 Return of Hong Kong Dec 20, 1999 Return of Macau
