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United States Formally Recognized Nationalist Government

The United States became the first nation to recognize the new Nationalist regime as the legitimate Government of China when Secretary of State Frank Kellogg signed an agreement granting China full tariff autonomy.
Outcomes: 
Kellogg also expressed a willingness to discuss abandoning extraterritoriality, but did not follow through on that goal.
Contact Info: 
U.S. Department of State
Source: 

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

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Partners: 
United States Government
Exchange Date: 
Sunday, January 1, 1928
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Washington, DC
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