The following are annotated chronologies of the HIV/AIDS crisis in China. The information presented in these chronologies is taken primarily from Chinese media and journal sources and supplemented with western news and academic sources. Since the majority of the Chinese media outlets are overseen by Chinese governmental agencies, the material supplied not only reflects Beijing’s position on the different issues surrounding HIV/AIDS in China, but also the extent of  its acceptance of the AIDS crisis in China.

China HIV/AIDS Chronology tracks the China AIDS epidemic from its first confirmed AIDS case in 1985. Not only does this chronology combine the information in the four-issue specific chronologies, but also tracks official HIV statistics and the overall trends as China confronts the AIDS epidemic.  Currently there are over 200 articles listed.

China HIV/AIDS Blood Supply Chronology monitors HIV/AIDS in China's blood supply. This chronology focuses on statements and events surrounding HIV entering China’s blood supply and the central government’s attempt to make China’s blood supply safe.

China HIV/AIDS Drug and Medicine Chronology lists the highlights of China's use of Chinese traditional and western medicines in treating HIV/AIDS patients, drug trials, cooperation with international drug companies, and developing domestic anti-AIDS medications.

China HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Chronology targets China HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs. Also, this chronology tracks surveys on AIDS awareness or other related sexual health surveys either by the Chinese government or western organizations.

China HIV/AIDS International Cooperation Chronology  documents China's bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the area of HIV/AIDS. As the Chinese government came to understand the overall impact of AIDS, China began to enter into both bilateral and multilateral agreements in order to help increase awareness among the Chinese population or effectively treat the country’s thousands of current HIV victims.

China HIV/AIDS Non-Traditional Security  Chronology  surveys HIV/AIDS as a traditional issue with regards to its military. Also, this chronology tracks open source articles that address the issue of AIDS as a non-traditional security issue.

China HIV/AIDS Policy and Regulations Chronology focuses on HIV/AIDS related laws or regulations. Also included are policy statements, budget announcements and new initiatives announced by the Ministry of Heath (MOH) and other governmental HIV/AIDS organizations.