15 major events that have affected the lives of ordinary Chinese people

1. 1984: Promotion of the rural household contract responsibility system

2. 1987: Popularization of televisions

3. 1991: Rapid development of the individual private economy

4. 1994: Landline telephones began to be popularized

5. 1995: The Internet was introduced to China

6. 1998: Housing commercialization reform

7. 2000: Expansion of higher education

8. 2003: SARS outbreak

The outbreak of SARS has given people a deeper understanding of public health and health management, and promoted the construction and improvement of the health and epidemic prevention system.

9. 2008: The successful hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games

The successful hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games has greatly enhanced China's international image and inspired the pride and cohesion of the people across the country.

10. 2010: Social security system gradually improved

11. 2012: Popularization of smart phones

12. 2014: Rapid development of high-speed rail network

13. 2015: Implementation of the two-child policy

14. 2018: Popularization of mobile payment

The popularity of mobile payment has changed people's consumption and payment habits, promoted the arrival of a cashless society, and greatly facilitated daily life.

15. 2021: Carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals proposed

The proposal of carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals has promoted China's green development and low-carbon economic transformation. People's environmental awareness has been continuously enhanced, and they have a deeper understanding of sustainable development.