December 16, 1978: China and the US issued a joint communique which called for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on January 1, 1979.

1978年12月16日，中美发表联合公报，宣布两国于1979年1月1日建立外交关系。

youdao

We will soon celebrate the 60th anniversary for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

我们即将迎来两国建交60周年。

youdao

Very soon, it will be the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States.

我们即将迎来中美建交30周年。

youdao

His arrival led to the establishment of diplomatic and trade relations between the United States and Japan.

VOA: special.2009.04.23