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National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger was sent to China for secret diplomatic missions in 1971, which included early deliberations over the communiqué and planning for Richard Nixon to visit the country. [4] Premier Zhou Enlai served as the
In July 1971, President Nixon's National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger secretly visited Beijing during a trip to Pakistan, and laid the groundwork for Nixon's visit to China. This meeting was arranged and facilitated by Pakistan through its strong diplomatic channels with China.
Official China called Henry Kissinger “an old friend.” ... It started with a secret trip in 1971, ... for unprecedented talks that led to U.S. President Richard Nixon's groundbreaking visit ...
Kissinger arranged a secret meeting in China in 1971 and Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to China. [17] The 1972 Summit between the U.S. and China opened communication, trade, and agreeance on certain principles of international conduct.
In July 1971, Kissinger became the first high-ranking US official to visit Communist China. His secret meeting with Chinese leaders paved the way for then President Richard Nixon’s breakthrough ...
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In the aftermath of the visit, Nixon lifted America's trade embargo on China. At a July 1971 meeting with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, Kissinger promised not to support independence for Taiwan, while Zhou invited Nixon to China for further talks. [28] After the meeting, both countries announcing that Nixon would visit China in February 1972. [30]
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with veteran U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger in Beijing on Thursday, calling him an “old friend,” Chinese state media reported.