China Mourns Jimmy Carter, a Key Figure in U.S.-China Ties
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Photo: VCG
China mourned the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday, recognizing his key contributions in normalizing diplomatic ties between Beijing and Washington over four decades ago and fostering enduring exchanges between the two nations for decades.
“We pay high tribute to President Carter,” the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, calling him “a driving force and the decision-maker” behind the establishment of U.S.-China diplomatic relations in 1979.
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- China mourned the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, acknowledging his role in normalizing diplomatic ties with Beijing in 1979.
- Carter, who passed at age 100, oversaw significant foreign policy achievements, including the U.S.-China relations and the Camp David Accords.
- His presidency was marked by the establishment of energy and education departments, with post-presidency efforts focused on human rights and global health, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize in 2022.
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- The Carter Center was established by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter after his presidency, focusing on promoting human rights and global health initiatives. It is known for undertaking peace negotiations and campaigning for human rights. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 for these efforts.
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What Happened When
- 1977 to 1981：
- Jimmy Carter served as the 39th U.S. president.
- 1978：
- The U.S. and China announced the establishment of formal diplomatic ties to start on January 1, 1979.
- March 1, 1979：
- The U.S. and China opened embassies in each other's countries.
- 2019：
- Carter gave an interview to the Shanghai Institute of American Studies praising normalization with China.
- November 2023：
- Rosalynn Carter passed away.
- November 2023：
- Henry Kissinger passed away at the age of 100.
- December 2024：
- The U.S.-China Agreement on Cooperation in Science and Technology was renewed.
- December 29, 2024：
- Jimmy Carter passed away at his home in Georgia.
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