Milestones: 1969
China Daily | Updated: 2009-09-30 05:12
![]() A Chinese soldier prepares for battle against the invading Soviet forces at Zhenbao Island in Heilongjiang province in March 1969. Xinhua |
-- Following sharp border clashes with the USSR in March, China evaucates most veteran leaders out of Beijing.
-- Liu Shaoqi dies after having endured harsh political persecution.

-- The Beijing subway is completed on Oct 1.
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