1954
September 15-28
The 1st Session of the 1st NPC was held, marking the actual nationwide implementation of the system of the People's Congress. The meeting passed the Constitution of the People's Republic of China. Mao Zedong was elected chairman of the People's Republic of China and Liu Shaoqi chairman of the NPC Standing Committee. Zhou Enlai was appointed as premier of the State Council, and the establishment of the National Defense Commission was proposed with Mao Zedong as chairman.