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。

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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。

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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。

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China and North Korea mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations Tuesday.

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

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On August 14th, it announced it would hold talks with Japan later this month, on the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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Mr Erdogan has backed away from a set of protocols signed with Armenia in 2009 that foresaw the establishment of diplomatic relations and the reopening of borders.

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