1 June 1997

97 Relay Long Run to Celebrate HK's Return kicked off

On June 1, 1997, the sports community in Mainland China and Hong Kong organised the "1997 Relay Long Run to Celebrate Hong Kong's Return to Motherland" (九七慶回歸香港至北京接力長跑).

This event was one of the celebration activities hosted by both Mainland China and Hong Kong to welcome the return of Hong Kong to the motherland on July 1, 1997.

It was run by the Chinese Athletics Association and the Hong Kong Association of Athletics Affiliates.

At 9:35 a.m. on that day, over 300 representatives from the sports communities of the Mainland China and Hong Kong, led by Chinese triple jumper Zou Zhenxian and Hong Kong martial artist Ng Siu Ching, started the race.

Participants set off from Hong Kong and passed through Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Changsha, Wuhan, Shanghai, Nanjing, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Tianjin, and finally arrived in Beijing on June 30.

Contemporary China - On this day, Niu Weiyu passed away.

3 June 2020

Renowned female photographer Niu Weiyu passed away

2024-06-02
Modern China - This Day in History - The first

2 June 1990

China's first Report on the State of the Ecology and Environment issued

2024-06-01
Contemporary China - Today in History - The Communist Party of China Announces the Implementation of the

31 May 2021

China announced the implementation of "Three-Child Policy"

2024-05-30
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

2024-05-28
Contemporary China - Today in History - Central Government Approves the Establishment of Kashgar Economic Development Zone in Xinjiang

19 May 2010

Xinjiang's Kashgar Economic Development Zone approved for establishment

2025-05-18
Kunqu Opera

18 May 2001

China's Kunqu Opera selected as "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity"

2025-05-17
Contemporary China - Today in History - Jidihao

17 May 1987

China's first polar research vessel successfully completed its mission

2025-05-16
Contemporary China - On This Day - Dongfeng Sedan

12 May 1958

The first "Dongfeng" brand domestically produced sedan rolled off the production line

2025-05-11
Practice is the Sole Criterion for Testing Truth

11 May 1978

The article "Practice is the Sole Criterion for Testing Truth" was published

2025-05-10
Contemporary China - On This Day in History - High-Tech Industry

10 May 1988

China's first high-tech industry development experimental zone officially established

2025-05-09
Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant

3 May 2004

China's first large-scale commercial nuclear power plant put into operation

2025-05-02
WeChat
We use cookies to deliver our services and to provide you with a personalised experience. By using our services, you need to agree to our Privacy Policy.
Agree and close