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30 years of U.S.-China Relations

30 years of formal diplomatic ties

 

As the United States and China look forward to celebrating 30 years of formal diplomatic ties in 2009, a look back at the past year shows the depth and complexity of today’s relationship. Washington and Beijing continue to strengthen diplomacy and trade ties and to confront a host of shared security and economic challenges around the globe.

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