Map Introduction

I. Politics and Legal System Development

Improvement of the Legal System * The newly revised Judge Law of the People's Republic of China and Prosecutor Law of the People's Republic of China came into effect on January 1. * The Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases and the Population and Family Planning Law came into force on May 1 and September 1, respectively. * The 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was convened on November 8, writing the important thought of the "Three Represents" into the Party Constitution.

Policy Advancement * The Central Rural Work Conference proposed adjustments to the agricultural structure to increase farmers' incomes. * The State Council launched the Grain for Green Program and issued the Several Opinions on Further Improving the Policy Measures for the Grain for Green Program in April.

II. Economic and Technological Development

Economic Achievements * GDP exceeded 10 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 9.1%, indicating accelerated economic growth in the first year after WTO accession. * China and ASEAN signed the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation, planning to establish a free trade area by 2010.

Technological Breakthroughs * The Shenzhou III spacecraft was successfully launched on March 25. * The National Science and Technology Award Conference honored major scientific and technological achievements.

III. Social and International Affairs

Social Security * The urban subsistence allowance system covered 19.308 million people, achieving full coverage for those eligible. * Reforms of rural health work were initiated, aiming to establish a cooperative medical system.

International Engagement * The first annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia was held in Hainan. * Shanghai successfully won the bid to host the World Expo 2010.

IV. Culture and Sports * Yang Yang won China's first-ever Olympic gold medal at the Winter Olympics. * The 14th Asian Games were held in Busan, South Korea.

The year 2002 was a crucial year for deepening reforms following China's WTO accession, witnessing significant progress across political, economic, and social spheres.