As China's Communist Party turns 100, a look at 10 events in the last century that marked the CCP
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Century of CCP: Defining Historical MilestonesThe CCP boasts over 91 million members and marks 100 years since its 1921 founding amid major events shaping China.
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- Founded in 1921, the CCP originated from the May Fourth Movement's surge in nationalism and Marxism.
- The Great Leap Forward, from 1958 to 1960, caused a catastrophic famine killing millions due to failed policies.
- The Cultural Revolution lasted a decade, triggering social chaos and student-led violence under Mao Zedong’s leadership.
- Recent crises include the 2002 SARS outbreak, the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, and the global COVID-19 pandemic beginning in 2019.
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