On 29 November 1945, Croatia, along with several other republics, established the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia, which was renamed the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1963. In December 1990, Croatia adopted a new Constitution that establishes Croatia as a sovereign and democratic state. On 25 June 1991, Croatia declared its independence. On May 13, 1992, Croatia established diplomatic relations with China.
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