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1982 in China

Explore 5 historical events and records for China in 1982.

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Historical records for China in 1982

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February

February 1982

Congress of CCP

Xiaoping, Deng · Party Leader of CCP · Government / Chinese Communist Party

The Congress reaffirms Dengs policies, including economic liberalization

Other events (month unknown)

1982

Central Committee

Zemin, Jiang · Member of Central Committee · Government / Chinese Communist Party

Appointed Member of Central Committee

1982

Constitution of China

Ziyang, Zhao · Prime Minister of China · Government / Chinese Communist Party

The 5th National Peoples Congress adopts a new constitution for China

1982

Population

Ziyang, Zhao · Prime Minister of China · Government / Chinese Communist Party

Chinas population surpasses 1 billion people

1982

Rule of Hong Kong

Xiannian, Li · Hong Kong · President of China · Government / Chinese Communist Party

Begins negotiations with Margaret Thatcher over the return of Hong Kong

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