| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 or 2016 | USA Today | 18 Apr 2020 |
| 2016 or 2028 | New York Times | 19 Jan 2019 |
| 2016 or 2028 | ||
| 2016, per Chinese calendars | Universal | 17 May 2016 |
| It more or less coincides with 2016 on Chinese calendars ... and a hint to this puzzle's circles | LA Times Daily | 18 Apr 2016 |
| 2016 will be the next one | ||
| Chinese New Year, 2004 | ||
| 2004 ... with a hint to the starts of 20-, 34- and 51-Across | ||
| What 1980 was in Chinatown |