China's First Five-Year Plan (1953–1957)

1. Sino-Soviet alliance sets aid framework

   Feb 14, 1950Labels: Soviet Union, Treaty of

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2. First Five-Year Plan begins implementation

   Jan 1, 1953Labels: First Five-Year, People's Republic

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3. Industrial construction program centers on “156 projects”

   Jan 1, 1953Labels: 156 projects, Heavy industry

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4. 1954 Constitution strengthens state planning capacity

   Sep 20, 1954Labels: 1954 Constitution, Chinese government

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5. Agricultural cooperatives accelerate to support industrial push

   Jan 1, 1955Labels: Agricultural cooperatives, Rural China

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6. Plan formally adopted after midcourse approval

   Jul 30, 1955Labels: Plan adoption, State Council

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7. Private industry converted to state and joint ownership

   Jan 1, 1956Labels: Socialist transformation, State-owned enterprises

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8. Industrial output rises, while agriculture lags behind

   Jan 1, 1956Labels: Industrial output, Agriculture imbalance

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9. Hundred Flowers Campaign opens limited public criticism

   May 1, 1956Labels: Hundred Flowers, Intellectuals

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10. Eighth Party Congress reviews progress and direction

    Sep 15, 1956Labels: 8th Party, Chinese Communist

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11. Anti-Rightist Campaign curtails criticism and reshapes governance

    Jun 1, 1957Labels: Anti-Rightist Campaign, Political repression

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12. First Five-Year Plan ends with heavy-industry base established

    Dec 31, 1957Labels: Plan conclusion, Heavy-industry base

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13. Second Five-Year Plan and Great Leap Forward pivot follow

    Jan 1, 1958Labels: Second Five-Year, Great Leap

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