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Diplomacy
Jimmy Carter, “Establishing Diplomatic Relations with China,” Dec. 15, 1978
December 15, 1978
President Jimmy Carter reads a joint Communiqué on the establishment of U.S.-Sino relations.
Joint Communiqué of the United States of America and the People's Republic of China, December 15, 1978
December 15, 1978
The United States of America and the People's Republic of China have agreed to recognize each other and to establish diplomatic relations as of January 1, 1979.
Hale Boggs and Gerald Ford, "Impressions of the New China: Joint Report to the U.S. House of Representatives," August 3, 1972
August 3, 1972
Boggs (Democrat) was the Majority Leader of the US House of Representatives and Ford (Republican) was the Minority Leader of the House. They visited China from June 23 to July 7, 1972. A House resolution on August 3, 1972 authorized the printing of their report as a House document.
Henry Kissinger and Huang Zhen, "Meeting in Paris," August 16, 1971
August 16, 1971
National Security Adviser Kissinger met with Huang Zhen, China's Ambassador to France. Winston Lord prepared this memorandum which was approved by Kissinger on August 28.
Richard Nixon announces he will visit China, July 15, 1971
July 15, 1971
The President explained that National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger had been meeting with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and that it had been agreed that the President would now go to China.
Message From the United States President to the Emperor of Japan, 1941
December 6, 1941
One day before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor with 420 airplanes, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent the following message to the Showa Emperor of Japan.
35 Years of U.S.-China Diplomatic Relations: Perspectives from Former U.S. Ambassadors to China
The National Committee on U.S-China Relations presents its 48th Annual Members Program featuring former U.S. ambassadors to China Winston Lord, J. Stapleton Roy, Joseph Prueher, and Jon M. Huntsman Jr.
House of Cards: China's Development and Its Hidden Issues
The STAMP China Forum and the UCLA Center for Chinese Studies present a talk about China's recent developments and some hidden issues in HOUSE OF CARDS, an American political drama television series, developed and produced by Beau Willimon.
Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai to Speak at Nixon Library
The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United States, Cui Tiankai, will visit the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Tuesday, May 27 to honor President Nixon's historic journey to China in 1972, and commemorate the 35th anniversary of normalization of relations between the two nations.
Vietnam, the United States and China Today – Insights from the Consul General (MLF)
Nguyen Ba Hung, Consul General of Vietnam in San Francisco the Socialist Republic of Vietnam will discuss the relations between Vietnam, the United States and China today.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?