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1988 in China

Explore 7 historical events and records for China in 1988.

Historical records for China in 1988

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DFH-2A

Xiaoping, Deng ยท President of China ยท Science / Astronomy

China successfully launches the DFH-2A fully operational communication satellite into earths orbit

Economy of China

Peng, Li ยท Prime Minister of China ยท Government / Chinese Communist Party

Resists Zhoas attempts to liberalize the economy & restores central planning

Economy of China

Xiaoping, Deng ยท President of China ยท Government / Chinese Communist Party

Excessive economic growth with rampand corruption and out-of-control inflation of 18.5%

Economy of China

Xiaoping, Deng ยท Vice Prime Minister ยท Government / Chinese Communist Party

The Central Committee cuts Xiaopings reforms which cause inflation & stop-go growth

Golden Bear for Red Sorghum

Zhang, Yimou ยท Director ยท Arts / Cinema

The film Red Sorghum, directed by Yimou Zhang, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 1988 Berlin International Film Festival.

Inflation

Xiaoping, Deng ยท Vice Prime Minister ยท Government / Chinese Communist Party

The Central Committee cuts Xiaopings reforms which cause inflation & stop-go growth

President of China

Denghui, Li ยท President of China ยท Government / Chinese Communist Party

Appointed President of China

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