U.S. and China Mark 30 Years of Diplomatic Ties
China and the United States celebrated 30 years of diplomatic ties with speeches delivered by leaders from both countries in Beijing on Monday. From The New York Times: They waxed nostalgic about secret negotiations in Beijing, a cold war alliance against the former Soviet Union, and the first visit to the United States by Deng Xiaoping, the former Chinese leader. They mentioned some touchy issues,January 12, 2009 4:29 PM



