Communist Party leader Hu Jintao has reiterated in a keynote political report that China will persist in the policy of reform and opening-up, saying the drive is the only way of developing socialism with Chinese characteristics and rejuvenating the nation.

The report Hu delivered to the 17th National Congress of the CPC that opened on Monday charts a roadmap for the country's China's development.

Following are some major events of China's policy of reform and opening-up: