May 4,1919: May Fourth Movement

May 4, 1919: May Fourth Movement

The May Fourth Movement was an anti-imperialist, cultural, and political movement growing out of student demonstrations in Beijing on May 4, 1919, protesting against the Chinese government's weak response to the Treaty of Versailles. The May Fourth Movement marked the beginning of the New Democratic Revolution.

May 4, 1946: The CPC Central Committee issues "instructions on the land issue", implementing the policy of "land to the tiller"

May 4, 1988: The State Council issues "provisions on encouraging investment and development in Hainan Island"

May 4, 1998: Peking University celebrates its 100th anniversary at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing