At The Dawn Of The New China

The year 1979 marked turning points in both contemporary Chinese history and SinoAmerican relations. Deng Xiaoping initiated market reforms and an opening to the global economy which would transform China with Guangzhou Canton at the forefront. Washington and Beijingamprsquos mutual diplomatic recognition triggered an acrosstheboard expansion of relations between the United States and China.When Vice President Walter Mondale traveled to Canton for the formal opening of a new consulate there