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Treaty of Wanghia
This treaty was the first act between China and America. Granting the US various immunity and privilege China. -
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War with Japan
Though there have been various localized conflict between Japan and China, 1937 marked the year those armistices tuned into a War which would later become apart of World War ll. Armistices means an agreement to stop fighting. -
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Korean War
The Chinese intervene in the Korean War to counter the US support for South Korea. The war was very treacherous. Treacherous= very dangerous. -
US Spy Plane Incidents
A US spy plane collides with two Chinese jets over the South China sea.This created tension between the two countries. Tension= stress. -
Chinese -USSR Border Clashes
A series of border clashes between Soviet Union and China eventually lead to rapprochement between the US and China. Rapprochement- an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations. -
Nixon's Historical Visit.
US President Richard Nixon Beijing, establishing diplomatic channels for both countries to counter the Soviet threat. This created a bond with the two countries. BOND= an agreement with legal force in particular. -
Embassy Bombed
During NATO air strikes against Serbia, the Chinese embassy in Belgrade was hit killing 3 Chinese citizens. Anti-American protest were held across China. -
Enemy or Ally
Ally because, we help each other with wars and we trade our money for their things.