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WII
Japan and China had many issues. When Japan bombed pearl harbor, it lead to the US sending aid to China and joining forces -
The PRC and ROC
After World War 2 two factions emerged. Mao Zedong headed the PRC. The United States supported the ROC -
Korean War
The United States and China both entered the Korean War. This was the only time that the two countries physically battled -
Closer Relationship
During the cold war China was battling boarder disputes with Russia. The United States proved a good ally against this. It is known as the historic visit of Nixon -
Trade relations
The United States and China resumed trade relations in 1972 -
The United States Liaison office Bejing
To create better ties with China the US established a liaison office in Bejing -
China's military budget
China claims that they've spent 45 billion dollars on their military in that year. Most claim that this is untrue. -
Spys
Since 2008 the United States has arrested 57 spies supposedly from China -
Space program
China is building a space program when the United States is said to be retreating from theirs. China in 2007 shot down a satelite. The United States quickly followed by doing the same in 2008 -
Chinas economic growth
The World Bank stated that by 2010 China would have the second highest economy behind the United States. By 2030 if trends continued it would be the highest.