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The United States and China sent forces to support rival sides in fighting that lasted until 1953.
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United States get more involved in Vietnam, while China more quietly backs Vietnamese Communist forces fighting the U.S.-backed government in the south.
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when China invites U.S. table tennis players to visit, generating a burst of goodwill.
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US and China's relationship is weakened after Deng uses troops to suppress pro-democracy protesters in Beijing. President George H.W. Bush later authorizes sanctions but seeks to maintain communication and limit fallout.
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A U.S. surveillance plane crashes into a Chinese air force plane. The Chinese plane crashes into the sea, and the U.S. plane has to land on Hainan. China holds the plane and 24 crew members causing a 11 day stand off.
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Beijing hosts the first round of six-party talks seeking to end North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The talks offer an opportunity for cooperation between China and the United States.
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U.S. worries about China is reclaiming islands in the South China Sea. China argues that its claims are legitimate and not meant to provoke a reaction.