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Fifty New China Firsts
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Foreign film 1
New China's first foreign film translated and shown in China was the Soviet film "An Ordinary Soldier", dubbed by Changchun Film Factory in 1949.
Cartoon 2
In September 1950, Shanghai Film Factory completes the cartoon film "Thank You, Little Cat". The film is written by Jin Jin and directed by Fang Ming.
Mass film appraisal 3
On January 11, 1957, the result of China's first mass film appraisal released. The films are Dong Cunrui, Spring and Autumn For Peace, Pingyuan Guerrilla Forces and Blessing.
Civil domestic air route 4
Tianjin-Hankou-Chongqing and Tianjin-Hankou-Guangzhou air routes are the first civil domestic air routes, opening on August 1, 1950.
Modern gymnasium 5
Beijing Gymnasium completed October 22, 1955. The gym includes a match gym, practice gym and swimming pool. It also has a 330-meter cycling track and tennis courts
Census 6
On April 3, 1953, China Central People's Political Council issues the Rules on the Registration of Chinese Citizens. The deadline for registration is 12 midnight, June 30, 1953. Every citizen must register. The result is released on November 1, 1954: 601,938,035. Now the Chinese population has more than doubled.
Vehicle factory 7
Changchun No. 1 Vehicle Factory established July 15, 1953.
Premier 8
In September 1954, the State Council established, and Zhou Enlai elected premier.
Chairman 9
Mao Zedong elected chairman of the People's Republic of China at the first National People's Congress on September 27, 1954.
International air route 10
The Beijing-Irkutsk air route opens on January 1, 1955.
Watch 11
Produced by the state-private venture Huawei Clocks Factory, today's Tianjin Watch Factory, on March 24, 1955.
Live sports match broadcast 12
On January 8, 1951, Shanghai People's Radio Station broadcasts a live basketball match between the Soviet Union and Shanghai.
Truck 13
A Liberation truck produced at Changchun No. 1 Vehicle Factory on July 15, 1956.
Camera 14
Produced in Tianjin in July 1956, and named "July 1", the memorial day of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.
TV 15
The first China-produced TV, named "Beijing" produced March 1958 in Tianjin.
Modern airport 16
Capital International Airport built in June 1955 and completed in March 1958. A new, bigger international airport is expected to be open this October.
Car 17
A Dongfeng produced at Changchun No. 1 Vehicle Factory May 12, 1958.
TV station 18
Beijing TV Station is founded September 2, 1958.
Film produced with foreigners 19
Kite is a film jointly produced by Beijing Film Factory and "a French company" sometime in 1958.
Color wide-screen film 20
In 1962, Shanghai Tianma Film Factory produces the first color film on a wide-screen The Adventure of a Magician.
"Little red book" 21
Chairman Mao's quotations first published in 1964.
"Four Modernizations" 22
Premier Zhou Enlai raises the goal of building China into a strong socialist country with modernizations of agriculture, industry, defense and science and technology at the first session of the Third National People's Congress December 21, 1964 to January 4, 1965.
International air route to Africa 23
The Beijing-Karachi-Addis Ababa route launched on March 31, 1978.
Broadcast of a foreign TV
show 24
On June 25, 1978, CCTV broadcasts live the Argentina-Netherlands World Cup final in Buenos
Aires. Argentina wins 3-1.
TV advertisement 25
January 28, 1979. Shanghai TV shows a 90 second commercial for Sen Gui medicinal spirit.
Chinese leaders to visit USA 26
Deng Xiaoping, Vice Premier of the State Council and wife Zhuo Lin visit the United States January 28 to February 4, 1979. Agreements on Sino-American technology and cultural cooperation signed by Deng and President Jimmy Carter.
Women's football team 27
The Shaanxi Women's Football Team founded November 1979. The members are students of Shaanxi Steel Plant School, Xi'an Sports Institute and Xi'an Sports School.
Joint venture 28
The Beijing Air Catering Company established on May 1, 1980 by the China Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) and Maxim's Caterers of Hong Kong.
Play tours abroad 29
Teahouse by Lao She performed by 60 artists of Beijing People's Art Theater in Germany, France and Switzerland beginning September 25, 1980.
Three-tier flyover 30
Xizhimen Flyover goes into operation on December 22, 1980. The bridge was demolished and reconstructed this year as Beijing's serious traffic congestion increases.
Commercial flight to New York 31
The first Sino-American route established when the Air China passenger flight arrives at New York JFK on January 7, 1981.
Supermarket 32
Inside the Friendship Store of Guangzhou, opened on April 12, 1981.
Subway 33
Beijing subway begins construction in July 1, 1964 and goes into operation on September 15, 1981.
Joint venture hotel 34
Jianguo Hotel opens March 29, 1982.
Press conference 35
On March 1, 1983, Qi Huaiyuan, Director of News of the Foreign Ministry, declares the ministry will now hold regular press conferences.
Private car 36
In February 1984, the State Council issues a regulation permitting purchase of vehicles for running transport business.
Olympic gold medal 37
On July 20, 1984, Xu Haifeng wins gold pistol shooting on the first day of the 23rd Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Credit card 38
The Zhujiang credit card is issued by the Zhujiang Branch of the Bank of China in March 1985.
Stereo cinema 39
The first stereo sound cinema, Shanghai Daguangming Cinema opens October 16, 1985. The film is Superman. The theater has about 2,000 seats.
Televised rock performance 40
May 1986, the Chinese National Concert by 100 Stars held celebrating World Peace Year. Cui Jian sings "Nothing to My Name" (sometimes translated as "All I Have Nothing"), launching rock 'n' roll in the PRC.
ID card 41
Starting September 15, 1989, China introduces an ID card system after a trial period of five years. Before ID cards, a person's identity was established by work permit, a student card, a soldier card or unit introduction letter.
Five-star hotels 42
Shanghai, Guangzhou White Swan and China World hotels approved by the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) as five star in February 1990.
McDonald's 43
China's first McDonald's opens in Shenzhen October 8, 1990.
Stockmarket 44
Shanghai Stock Exchange opens December 9, 1990.
Sino-foreign university 45
The Yellow River University opens May 1985, with investment from Henan Government and overseas Chinese-Americans. In 1991, the university is incorporated with Zhengzhou University, the biggest university in Henan.
Bankruptcy and auctioned JV 46
Tianjin Simpson Home Appliance Company sold to the Tianjin branch of Bank of China on August 30, 1992.
Sex shop 47
Adam and Eve Health Center opens on Zhaodengyu Lu in Dongdan, Beijing, March 23, 1993. Many customers leave hurriedly without picking up change after making their purchase. More loiter outside, daring not to enter.
Private international school 48
Fangqian International School in Chongqing established September 1, 1993.
Consumer rights law 49
The Law on the Protection of Consumers Rights of the People's Republic of China issued at the Eight National People's Congress in October 1993 and takes effect on January 1, 1994.
'Big weekend' 50
In March 1994, workers started to take a Saturday off every two weeks. The two-day weekend is called the "big weekend' and the one-day off weekend is the "small weekend". On May 1, 1995, two-day weekends become common practice all over China.