1971 ⟶ UN Recognizes People's Republic of China
The United Nations General Assembly passes Resolution 2758, ...
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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.⟶
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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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🇨🇳 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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🤝 East and West Germany Join the UN
West Germany and East Germany are each admitted to the United Nations.⟶
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