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President Ford Visits China

Building upon President Nixon’s trip to the People’s Republic of China in February 1972, Ford and Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana visit and meet with Premier Chou En-Lai (Zhou Enlai).
Outcomes: 
No progress was made on normalization.
Contact Info: 
U.S. Department of State Gerald R. Ford Foundation
Source: 

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

http://www.geraldrfordfoundation.org/about/gerald-r-ford-timeline/

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Sponsor(s): 
United States and Chinese Governments
Participants (Types): 
head of state
Exchange Date: 
Friday, June 23, 1972 to Friday, July 7, 1972
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Beijing, China
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Commission Report

Polls show Americans and Chinese are becoming less trustful of each other’s country. The Commission assesses the problem and offers recommendations to foster greater U.S.-China collaboration and understanding.

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