November 2014 State Council unveils draft of domestic-violence law and solicits advice from experts
March 2014   ACWF submits draft law on domestic violence to the State Council
2013                             The 12th NPC Standing Committee plans to make law on domestic violence
By the end of 2012 Chinese courts has issued 200 protection orders
2012 The NPC Standing Committee puts domestic violence into its legislation plan for the first time
Since 2008 ACWF has proposed six times for the incorporation of anti–domestic violence law into the legislation plan of the NPC Standing Committee
2008 Supreme Court institutes proposes "personal-protection order system"
2005 Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women prohibits domestic violence against women and introduces support system for victims
2001 Marriage Law prohibits domestic violence
1995 Concept of domestic violence is introduced in China for the first time
Before 1995 Many people in China are not aware of domestic violence within the country