China
Some of the key events about China
- 105 CEPaper was invented, revolutionizing communication and record-keeping
- 221 BCEThe Qin Dynasty unified China, establishing the first imperial dynasty
- 618 CEThe Tang Dynasty began, ushering in a golden age of arts and culture
- 1088 CEThe world's first permanent university, Yuelu Academy, was established
- 1271 CEThe Yuan Dynasty was founded, initiating extensive trade along the Silk Road
- 1368 CEThe Ming Dynasty commenced, known for its economic prosperity and cultural achievements
- 1750 CEChina became the world's largest economy, producing 33% of global GDP
- 1958The Great Leap Forward campaign led to widespread famine and millions of deaths
- 1966The Cultural Revolution began, causing social and political upheaval for a decade
- 1976A devastating earthquake struck Tangshan, killing hundreds of thousands
- 1978 CEEconomic reforms were launched, leading to rapid modernization and growth
- 1989The Tiananmen Square protests were violently suppressed by the government
- 1998Severe flooding of the Yangtze River resulted in thousands of deaths and massive economic losses
- 2001 CEChina joined the World Trade Organization, further integrating into the global economy
- 2003 CEChina successfully launched its first manned space mission, Shenzhou 5
- 2003The SARS epidemic originated in southern China, spreading globally and causing economic disruption
- 2008A major earthquake in Sichuan province killed tens of thousands and left millions homeless
- 2015A series of explosions at a chemical storage facility in Tianjin killed over 170 people
- 2019The COVID-19 pandemic originated in Wuhan, leading to a global health crisis
- 2022Strict "zero-COVID" policies led to widespread lockdowns and economic disruption
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