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10 Defining Moments in the Life of 刘国光

China
Also known as: Liu Kuo-kuang
Born: 1920-03-09 (Changsha, Hunan, China)
Age:102(deceased 2022-04-20)

Liu Guoguang was a prominent Chinese economist who served as Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He was known for his contributions to economic reform theory and policy in China.

1945-01-01

Graduated from National Southwestern Associated University

Liu Guoguang graduated from the National Southwestern Associated University, a prestigious wartime university.

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education

1950-01-01

Published research on socialist economic theory

Liu Guoguang began to publish influential works on socialist economic theory, contributing to early economic thought in the PRC.

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publication

1954-01-01

Joined the Chinese Academy of Sciences (later Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)

Liu Guoguang began his career at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which later evolved into the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

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career

1980-01-01

Appointed Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

Liu Guoguang was appointed Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a key position in China's academic and policy-making circles.

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career

1980-01-01

Advocated for market-oriented reforms

Liu Guoguang became a prominent advocate for market-oriented economic reforms in China, influencing policy debates.

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advocacy

1980-01-01

Active in economic policy advisory roles

He actively participated in various advisory roles for the Chinese government on economic policy formulation.

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policy

1994-01-01

Awarded Sun Yefang Economic Science Award

Liu Guoguang received the prestigious Sun Yefang Economic Science Award for his significant contributions to economic research.

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award

2000-01-01

Continued research and writing on economic issues

Even after stepping down from official positions, Liu Guoguang continued his research and writing on China's economic development.

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research

2020-03-09

Celebrated 100th Birthday

Liu Guoguang celebrated his 100th birthday, a testament to his long and impactful life in Chinese economics.

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milestone

2022-04-20

Death

Liu Guoguang passed away at the age of 102.

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death

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