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Time line for China
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The constituation gurantees religious practise
The constitution of the republic, Article 46 guarantees freedom of religion but with a number of restrictions -
One-child policy
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. -
Western style fast food
Western-style fast food is introduced in China—KFC opens its first store, and McDonald’s will followed 1991. -
Tiananmen square protest
About 1 million students hold pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen square, the uprising was crushed by the army. -
China finally took over Hong kong
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. -
Internet Regulation
Government consolidates Internet regulations for mainland China -
China joined WTO
China is admitted to the World Trade Organization. -
Three Gorges
The Three Gorges river dam across the Yangtze is completed, it took 13 years to build. -
Spreme people's court
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. -
Beijing olympics
Beijing host the XXIX olympiad. -
China become Second Economy
China officially surpasses japan to become the world's second largest Economy. -
China's Election
The national congress of the communist party hold its 18th meeting and elected new president after 10 years. -
National Communist party meeting
The communist central commitee started its 18th national congrese and hold it's meeting until 15th november.
