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Events in the year 2008 in China.

Incumbents

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Governors

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Events

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January

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2008 Chinese winter storms: Residents battle China's worst snow storm in 50 years.

February

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March

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April

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May

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A 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Sichuan, China killed nearly 88,000 people

June

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July

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August

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Fireworks held during the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony at the Beijing National Stadium

September

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October

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November

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December

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Sports

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Births

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Deaths

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Hua Guofeng

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Tropical Typhoons of 2008

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References

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