Contemporary China - Today in History - China Decides in Principle to Participate in the United Nations Peacekeeping Standby Arrangement

29 May 1997

China announces participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations

Contemporary China- On this day in history - The first subway line in Shanghai began trial operation.

28 May 1993

The first metro line in Shanghai started operation

Contemporary China - On this day - The new Shanghai University officially unveiled

27 May 1994

The new Shanghai University was formally established

Contemporary China - Today in History - Chinese People First Summit Mount Everest

25 May 1960

The first Chinese team reaches summit of Mount Everest

Today's China- Today in History-

18 May 1980

China successfully test launched full-range ICBM, the "Dongfeng-5"

Contemporary China-Today in History- U.S. Congress Committees Passed the Bill Granting China Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status

17 May 2000

U.S. Congress passed the bill granting China Permanent Normal Trade Relations status

Contemporary China - On This Day - Edmund Ho Hau Wah Elected as the First Chief Executive of Macau

15 May 1999

Edmund Ho Hau Wah elected as the first Chief Executive of Macao

14 May 1965

China's first successful atomic bomb aerial explosion test

Modern China - On This Day - 'Daughter of Hong Kong,' Dr. Tse Yuen-man passes away

13 May 2003

“Daughter of Hong Kong” Dr. Joanna Tse Yuen-man passes away

Modern China - On This Day - COMAC was Established in Shanghai

11 May 2008

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China was established in Shanghai

Contemporary China - On this day - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's First Visit to China

10 May 1976

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's first visit to China

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