Feb. 5-8

    At a national economics meeting, Premier Li Peng urges China’s special economic zones to accelerate growth.

    June 21-23

    President Jiang Zemin encourages Shenzhen to spearhead the drive to build socialism with Chinese characteristics during an inspection tour of the city.

    July 3

    Jiang Zemin and Li Peng write calligraphic inscriptions for Shenzhen to mark the 10th anniversary of the reform, setting the tone for the construction of a modern city.

    (Mu Zi)