1948 ⟶ American Consul and Staff Held in Mukden
The American consul and his staff in Mukden, China, are made...
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🛂 American Consul and Staff Held in Mukden
The American consul and his staff in Mukden, China, are made virtual hostages by communist forces in China. The crisis does not end until a year later, by which time U.S. relations with the new communist government in China had been seriously damaged.⟶
ChinaUS-China relationsDiplomacyHostage CrisisCold War
🇨🇳 People's Republic of China Founded
Mao Zedong declares the foundation of the People's Republic of China, adding a quarter of the world's population to the communist camp.⟶
ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaCommunismMao ZedongAsiaCold WarUSSR
🇨🇳 France Recognizes People's Republic of China
France recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with France on February 10.⟶
FranceChinaDiplomacyCold WarInternational RelationsPeople's Republic of ChinaRepublic of China
🇨🇳 UN Recognizes People's Republic of China
The United Nations General Assembly passes Resolution 2758, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China, causing Taiwan to lose its membership.⟶
ChinaUnited NationsTaiwanPRCInternational RelationsDiplomacyAsiaCold War
🤝 Nixon Visits China
Nixon visits China, the first visit by a U.S. president since the establishment of the People's Republic of China.⟶
ChinaUSNixonDiplomacyCold WarInternational RelationsAsiaPoliticsPing Pong Diplomacy
🤝 US and China Normalize Diplomatic Relations
The United States and China normalize diplomatic relations.⟶
United StatesChinadiplomacynormalizationCold Warstrategic alliance