1964 ⟶ France Recognizes People's Republic of China

France recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republ...
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🇨🇳 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.⟶
People's Republic of China Founded (1949)
ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaCommunismMao ZedongAsiaCold WarUSSR

🇬🇧 UK Recognizes People's Republic of China

The UK recognizes the People's Republic of China. The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom.⟶
ChinaUKdiplomatic recognitionCold WarAsiaRepublic of ChinaTaiwaninternational relations

🇻🇳 China Recognizes Vietnam's Independence

China officially diplomatically recognizes Vietnam as independent from France.⟶
China Recognizes Vietnam's Independence (1950)
VietnamChinaindependenceFranceIndochinaCold WarAsiadiplomatic recognition

🇨🇳 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.⟶
France Recognizes People's Republic of China (1964)
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.⟶
UN Recognizes People's Republic of China (1971)
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.⟶
Nixon Visits China (1972)
ChinaUSNixonDiplomacyCold WarInternational RelationsAsiaPoliticsPing Pong Diplomacy