China's economic rise started to take shape during the 1990s, which saw rapid changes and growth. Under Jiang Zemin’s leadership, the nation resumed economic reforms while also opening up to foreign investment and further opening up China's economy to the global market.

The intense and critical changes in China's culture and society have been well preserved and shared online in many websites and social networks, such as Reddit, featuring rare images of the vibrant society, everyday life scenes and many other moments the Chinese experienced in the 1990s.

We've decided to show 16 unique photos capturing a nation balancing tradition with innovation, amid the social and political turmoil shaping its future.