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Highlights in China-US ties over past four decades

(Xinhua) Updated: 2015-09-23 10:38 Comments

Highlights in China-US ties over past four decades

A Xinhua file photo shows then Chinese President Jiang Zemin and his US counterpart Bill Clinton shake hands in a joint press conference in Washington, the United States, on Oct 29, 1997. [Photo/Xinhua]

-- Oct 26 - Nov 3, 1997: Chinese President Jiang Zemin paid a state visit to the United States. On Oct 29, the two countries issued a joint statement, establishing the goal, the principles and the directive policy of building a constructive strategic partnership in the 21st century. The leaders of the two countries also agreed to establish a regular consultation mechanism between the defense ministries of the two countries.

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