21 February 1972Nixon Arrival in ChinaZhou Enlai
Receives President Richard Nixon as the first sitting United States president to visit the People's Republic of China.
Historical records for China in 1972, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Receives President Richard Nixon as the first sitting United States president to visit the People's Republic of China.
Concludes negotiations producing the Shanghai Communique, setting a framework for improved Sino-American relations.
The US-PRC Shanghai Communiqué alters the diplomatic environment facing Chiang’s government and deepens Taiwan’s international isolation.
The Shanghai Communique paves the way for relations between Communists & Nationalists
Holds extensive talks with Nixon on normalization, Taiwan, regional conflicts and the international balance of power.
The National Assembly revises the Temporary Provisions, giving the President broader authority to adjust central government administrative and personnel structures.
Is re-elected President for a fifth term together with Vice President Yen Chia-kan.
Participates in the joint communiqué establishing diplomatic relations between China and Japan.
The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with Japan after Tokyo establishes formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.
Hosts Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka for negotiations on diplomatic normalization.
A rapproachment with the USA is concluded in the Shanghai Communique
The Shimantan Dam collapses in the Henan province, killing 85,000 people and causing the subsequent death of about 100,000 people
USA President Richard Nixon visits Communist China
Welcomes President Nixon to Peking
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