1979 ⟶ US and China Normalize Diplomatic Relations

The United States and China normalize diplomatic relations.
Timelines Logo
Year
1950
1955
1961
1964
1974
1979

🇬🇧 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

🤝 US Establishes Diplomatic Relations with West Germany

The United States begins formal diplomatic relations with West Germany, followed soon after by the United Kingdom and France.⟶
US Establishes Diplomatic Relations with West Germany (1955)
Cold WarUnited StatesGermanyDiplomacyWest GermanyEuropeAlliances

🤝 US Severes Diplomatic Relations with Cuba

President Eisenhower severs diplomatic relations with Cuba.⟶
US Severes Diplomatic Relations with Cuba (1961)
CubaUSDiplomacyCold WarPoliticsForeign Relations

🇨🇳 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

🤝 US and East Germany Establish Diplomatic Relations

The United States and East Germany begin diplomatic relations.⟶
East GermanyUSDiplomacyCold WarGermanyInternational RelationsPoliticsDetente

🤝 US and China Normalize Diplomatic Relations

The United States and China normalize diplomatic relations.⟶
United StatesChinadiplomacynormalizationCold Warstrategic alliance