U.S.-China Relations - America.gov

Diplomacy that began with a historic breakthrough in 1971, table-tennis tournaments, and cooperation in veterinarian sciences has broadened to include economic and political arenas.

Articles

Clinton: Enhancing Relations with Governments and People

U.S. Wants Rigorous, Persistent Engagement in Asia, Clinton Says

Kite-Flying Contest Part of U.S.-China Friendship Series

Ping-Pong Diplomacy Spearheaded U.S.-Chinese Relations

Nixon In China

U.S.-China Relations Warmed by 30 Years of Cooperation
The culmination of years of negotiations and effective political will led to the full normalization of relations on January 1, 1979. President Jimmy Carter announced the final breakthrough in normalization on December 15, 1978, in Washington.

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2008: A Foreign Policy Year in Review

America.gov looks back at the people and events that shaped 2008.

World Regions

East Asia & the Pacific

U.S. engagement with the nations of East Asia and the Pacific

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