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    1956

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    China's first home-made fighter jet makes its maiden flight.

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    1956

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    New China's first truck rolls off the assembly line.

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    1960

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    Chinese mountaineers ascend Mount Qomolangma.

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    1964

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    China successfully explodes its first atomic bomb.

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    1970

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    China's first satellite Dongfanghong I is launched.

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    1974

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    China's first nuclear-powered submarine is commissioned.

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    1978

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    The 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China holds its third plenary session, marking the start of reform and opening-up.

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    1997

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    The Chinese government resumes exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong.

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