February 1979Invasion of VietnamDeng Xiaoping
China invades Vietnam for a 4 week period
Historical records for China in 1979, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
China invades Vietnam for a 4 week period
Stops the Democracy Wall protests in Beijing
Month-long trial of the "Gang of Four" (Mao associates)
Appointed Minister of Electric Power, 1st term
Month-long trial of the "Gang of Four" (Mao associates)
Appointed Vice Prime Minister
Visits the USA & reinforces good relations. Informs President Carter personally that China will attack North Vietnam
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