Carter made the decision to establish relations with China

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed historic diplomatic agreements with China’s then-paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, establishing formal diplomatic relations between the United States and China after nearly 30 years of isolation. This decision ushered in an era of engagement that supported China’s economic rise, with Chinese ambassador Xie Feng acknowledging Carter’s “extraordinary political courage and vision” in making this historic decision. Despite recent deterioration in bilateral ties, Carter expressed hope for improved relations, emphasizing the importance of mutual growth and cooperation between the two nations.

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