Economy of China
First Special Economic Zones are established in Shenzhen
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1980 in China
Explore 5 historical events and records for China in 1980.
Historical records for China in 1980
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August
September
Prime Minister of China
Hua Guofeng is replaced by Zhao Ziyang (an ally of Deng Xiaoping) as premier of Communist China. Appointed Prime Minister of China
Other events (month unknown)
Economy of China
First Special Economic Zones are established in Shenzhen. Special Economic Zones in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou (Guangdong), Xiamen (Fujian), and the entire province of Hainan
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Communist Party
Special Economic Zones
Special Economic Zones in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou (Guangdong), Xiamen (Fujian), and the entire province of Hainan
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