1972 ⟶ Nixon Visits China
Nixon visits China, the first visit by a U.S. president sinc...
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🇬🇧 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.⟶
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🤝 Soviet Union and China Sign Mutual Defense Pact
The Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China sign a pact of mutual defense.⟶
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🇨🇳 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.⟶
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🇨🇳 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.⟶
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🤝 Nixon Visits China
Nixon visits China, the first visit by a U.S. president since the establishment of the People's Republic of China.⟶
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🤝 Nixon's Moscow Summit
Richard Nixon attends Moscow Summit (1972), becoming the first US President to visit Moscow.⟶
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