16 January 1987Resignation of Hu YaobangHu Yaobang
Resigns after accepting blame for policy mistakes in handling student demonstrations
Historical records for China in 1987, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Resigns after accepting blame for policy mistakes in handling student demonstrations
An agreement is signed returning Macao to China in 1999
Awarded the State Prize for building Chinas 1st space launcher & satellite
Dismisses the Party Secretary Hu Yaobang for his criticisms of the Deng regime
Dismissed by Diang Xiaping for his criticism of the regime
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) comes to China. Introduction of Western-style fast-food to China
Appointed Party Leader of the Communist Party
Appointed Party Secretary of the Communist Party
Appointed Member of Politburo
Appointed Prime Minister of China
Forced to resign for being tooo liberal
Retires as a Member of Central Committee due to ill health
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