Congress of National Peoples
Delivers his last speech at the 4th National Peoples Congress
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1975 in China
Explore 20 historical events and records for China in 1975.
Historical records for China in 1975
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January
Four Modernizations
Deng Xiaoping supports Zhou Enlai's Four Modernizations programme against radical opposition
Grand Design
Speaks of his "Grand Design" to modernize China
Four Modernizations Programme
Advocates modernization of agriculture, industry, national defence, and science and technology as long-term state priorities.
Reappointment as Premier
Remains premier following the Fourth National People's Congress despite worsening health.
April
Death of Chiang Kai-Shek
Dies of a heart attack at his Shilin residence in Taipei.
June
Alliance China and Kampuchea
Tells Sihanouk, China must build up a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Independence of China
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Independence of Kampuchea
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Neutrality
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a "neutral, independent Kampuchea". Tells Sihanouk, China must build up a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Rehabilitation
Ho Lung is rehabilitated
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a neutral, independent Kampuchea
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
July
Rectification
Deng Xiaoping leads efforts to restore order in railways, industry and education
November
Plot
Visits Mao & accuses Zao of a plot, Mao says "The Premier does not plot"
Other events (month unknown)
Congress of National Peoples
Chou En-Lai, at the fourth Congress, outlines a program of Four Modernizations (agriculture, industry, army, science)
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of China
Economy of China
Chou En-Lai, at the fourth Congress, outlines a program of Four Modernizations (agriculture, industry, army, science)
Four Modernizations
Chou En-Lai, at the fourth Congress, outlines a program of Four Modernizations (agriculture, industry, army, science)
Rebellion of Rebels in Beijing
Sides with the Gang of Four against Deng Xiaoping
Rebellion of Rebels in Beijing
Sides with the Gang of Four against Deng Xiaoping
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