VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > G. East Asia, 1945–2000 > 1. China, 1945–2000 > b. The People's Republic of China (PRC) > 1996, March 23
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1996, March 23
 
Lee Teng-hui won the first democratic elections in Taiwan; his win was seen as a blow to mainland China.  1
 
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China announced plans to carry out nuclear tests despite an earlier agreement not to. On July 29 China conducted a nuclear test and then declared it to be its last one.  2
 
 
 
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