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Deng Xiaoping Visits the United States

On January 1, the United States and the PRC commenced normal diplomatic relations and soon thereafter Deng Xiaoping visited the United States to meet with U.S. officials and tour some of the companies with which China had begun to make deals.
Outcomes: 
Later that year, the two countries signed a trade agreement that enabled Chinese products to receive temporary most favored nation (MFN) tariff status.
Contact Info: 
U.S. Department of State
Source: 

https://history.state.gov/countries/issues/china-us-relations

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Sponsor(s): 
United States and Chinese Governments
Participants (Types): 
head of state
Exchange Date: 
Monday, January 29, 1979 to Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Washington, DC
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