Major lithologies of the Northern Liaoning Complex were formed at 2.57–2.50xA0;Ga.
The Northern Liaoning Complex experienced intensive metamorphism at ∼2.50 Ga.
Major crustal growth of the Northern Liaoning Complex occurred at 2.9–2.7 Ga.
The Northern Liaoning Complex underwent strong crustal reworking during 2.6–2.5 Ga.