From midnight of June 30 to wee hours of July 1, 1997, the handover ceremony of the political power of Hong Kong between the governments of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the UK was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong.
The PLA Hero and Model Representatives Conference was held in Beijing from July 27 to 31, 1987. The conference was another gathering of outstanding servicemen since the National Combat Hero Representatives Meeting of the PLA held in 1950.
On July 31, 1977, the Central Committee of the CPC, the State Council and the Central Military Commission jointly held a grand meeting in Beijing to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
In May 1967, the Inner Mongolia Military Area Command was downsized to be a provincial-level military command under the organization of the Beijing Military Area Command.
In January 1950, the PLA launched large-sized operations to suppress the bandits and remaining forces of the Kuomintang.
On January 14, 1946, the Northeast People's Autonomous Army was renamed the Northeast Democratic United Forces.
Major events in PLA's history 1937-1945
Major events in PLA's history 1927-1936