In the 1980s, under the leadership of Chief Naval Commander Liu Huaqing, the navy developed into a regional naval power, though naval construction continued at a level somewhat below the 1970s rate.

Liu Huaqing was an Army Officer who spent most of his career in administrative positions involving science and technology.

Liu Huaqing (; October 1916 – January 14, 2011 ) was the Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy from 1982 through 1988, and is considered to been responsible for its modernization efforts.

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* Former son-in-law of Liu Huaqing ( 刘华清 ): Pan Yue ( 潘岳 ), vice director of the State Environmental Protection Administration

During the Fengdu campaign in 1916, Liu was hit by a bullet in the head, which passed through his right temple and went out from his right eye.

* 1987 – Liu Yifei, Chinese actress and singer

The Han Dynasty ( 202 BC – AD 220 ) emerged in 206 BC, with its founder Liu Bang proclaimed emperor in 202 BC.

* 1983 – Liu Song, Chinese snooker player

* 1968 – Lucy Liu, American actress

* 202 BC – coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place, initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty's rule over China.

* 1969 – René Liu, Taiwanese actress and singer

* 1988 – Liu Wen, Chinese model

* 2012 – China successfully launches its Shenzhou 9 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts – including the first female Chinese astronaut, Liu Yang – to the Tiangong-1 orbital module.

* 221 – Liu Bei, a Chinese warlord and member of the Han royal house, declares himself emperor of Shu-Han and claims his legitimate succession to the Han Dynasty.

* 141 BC – Liu Che, posthumously known as Emperor Wu of Han, assumes the throne over the Han Dynasty of China.

* 313 – Emperor Jin Huidi is executed by Liu Cong, ruler of the Xiongnu state ( Han Zhao ).

* 1989 – Liu Zige, Chinese swimmer

* 1969 – Liu Shaoqi, Chinese revolutionary, and statesman ( b. 1898 )

* 1683 – The Qing Dynasty naval commander Shi Lang reaches Taiwan ( under the Kingdom of Tungning ) to receive the formal surrender of Zheng Keshuang and Liu Guoxuan after the Battle of Penghu.

* December 2 – Lucy Liu, American actress

* April 27 – National People's Congress elects Liu Shaoqi as Chairman of the People's Republic of China, as a successor of Mao Zedong.

* September 18 – Amber Liu, South Korean singer

* July 19 – A Chinese delegate in the Netherlands, Liu en-Tsiu, is declared persona non grata because of the death of a Chinese engineer in unclear circumstances ; there are claims that he was kidnapped and taken to the delegate's office.

* January 6 – Bernice Liu, Hong Kong actress

* Xiang Yu ( 232 BC – 202 BC ), Chinese rebel general against the Qin Dynasty and arch nemesis of Liu Bang in the Chu-Han contention.

* July – After being under siege for two months, about 19, 000 insurgents under Liu Xiu defeat 450, 000 of Wang Mang's troops in the Battle of Kunyang, ushering in the fall of Wang Mang and restoration of the Han Dynasty in China.

* March 14 – Emperor Jin Huidi is executed by Liu Cong, ruler of the Xiongnu state ( Han Zhao ).

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Liu died on January 14, 2011 in Beijing.

* Fan-remake projects for UFO: Enemy Unknown include X-com-Last Hope ( a mod of Half-Life 2 released in 2006 ), UFO: The Two Sides ( development halted in 2011 due to copyright issues ), UFO: Cydonia's Fall ( canceled in 2012 ), X-COM: Origin ( ongoing ) and The Rebel Squad project by Sam Liu.

In recent years, keynote graduation speakers have included future Attorney General Eric Holder ( 2001 ), former President Bill Clinton ( 2002 ), GE CEO Jack Welch ( 2003 ), United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan ( 2004 ), CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein ( 2005 ), Late Night comedian Conan O ' Brien ( 2006 ),> American Symphony Orchestra conductor / Bard College president Leon Botstein ( 2007 ), New York Times reporter David Herszenhorn ( 2008 ), actress / alumna Lucy Liu ( 2009 ), David Axelrod, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama ( 2010 ), and writer / alum Gary Shteyngart ( 2011 ).

In December 29, 2011, Hunan University's north campus stadium was used as a venue for the public announcement of death sentences for 15 prisoners, including Liu Ao Xian, accused of attacking local administration of taxation in Changsha.

* 2011: Chung Laung Liu, for his Distinguished Technical Contributions, Leadership Skills, and Business Acumen in Electronic Design Automation.

* In 2011, IGN published an article discussing progression of the finishing moves of the series ' " four main characters " Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, Scorpion and Mileena.

In the 2011 movie Arena ( with Samuel L Jackson, Nina Dobrev, and Kellan Lutz ), a TPS report cover sheets are discussed by the character Yoshi ( Michael Liu ) in one of the cut scenes.

" In February 2011 Schieron and Irwin shot footage in Los Angeles, including interviews with Jon Liu and the band's former tour manager Anthony " Nino " Newman.

Liu Bainian, chairman of the CPA and the Bishops Conference of the Catholic Church in China, stated in a 2011 interview that the church needed individuals who " love the country and love religion: politically, they should respect the Constitution, respect the law, and fervently love the socialist motherland .’’

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Liu Bainian, chairman of the CPA and the Bishops Conference of the Catholic Church in China, stated in a 2011 interview that the church needed individuals who " love the country and love religion: politically, they should respect the Constitution, respect the law, and fervently love the socialist motherland .’’

During August 2011, Gordon suffered a stroke and put all his plans on hold to recover ; his camp has not released additional information and Liu had cancelled all public engagements as of March 2012.

Since 2001, six recipients of the annual Top National Scientist Award were Nankai High School graduates, including Liu Dongsheng ( 2003 ), Ye Duzheng ( 2005 ) and Wu Liangyong ( 2011 ).