The Communist Party of China (CPC) held the Third Plenary Session of its Seventh Central Committee from June 6 to 9, 1950, in Beijing. The meeting mainly discussed economic issues. This was a clear indication that the CPC's focus was shifting from revolution to economic development. After the three major transformation movements, a basic socialist economic system had taken root in China in the 1950s, based on public ownership of the means of production and the principle of distribution according to work done.
A gala celebrating PRC's 70th anniversary kicked off in Beijing on the evening of Oct 1, 2019. Tian'anmen Square in downtown Beijing is the stage of the grand gala with music and dance performances and fireworks displays.
A gala celebrating PRC's 70th anniversary kicked off in Beijing on the evening of Oct 1, 2019. Tian'anmen Square in downtown Beijing is the stage of the grand gala with music and dance performances and fireworks displays.
A gala celebrating PRC's 70th anniversary kicked off in Beijing on the evening of Oct 1, 2019. Tian'anmen Square in downtown Beijing is the stage of the grand gala, with music and dance performances and fireworks displays.
BEIJING - President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders arrived at Tian'anmen Rostrum in central Beijing Tuesday for a grand evening gala to mark the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
After its founding on October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has gone through various difficulties to strengthen its hold on power. Many changes were brought to the Chinese, including the women. With the issuance of the PRC's first law, the Marriage Law, Chinese women had more say on their life.
At 3:00 pm on October 1, 1949, the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China was held on Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. The first Chinese leader Mao Zedong announced, "The People's Republic of China and the Central People's Government are now established!" Mao pressed a button, and the Five-Starred Red Flag began to rise slowly. Since then, China has entered a new era.
