1972-02-21
US President Nixon visited China, met with Chinese leaders including Zhou Enlai, and issued the Sino-US Joint Communiqué, marking the breaking of ice in relations between the two countries.
1972
During President Nixon's visit to China, First Lady Pat Nixon remarked to Zhou Enlai that pandas were adorable. Zhou immediately promised to gift two pandas, initiating US-China panda diplomacy.
1972
During his visit to China, Nixon toasted with Zhou Enlai at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing; the wine used was later served at White House state dinners.