jan 1, 1979 - Rapproachment With China
Description:
On January 1, 1979, the United States and the PRC formally established diplomatic relations, ending decades of estrangement and non-recognition. This involved the US recognizing the PRC as the sole legal government of China and derecognizing the government in Taiwan.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1979
Now
~ 46 years ago