America Betrays Taiwan: US Recognizes Beijing, Breaks Defense Treaty
Carter announces US will recognize PRC and terminate defense treaty with Taiwan in historic abandonment of longtime ally
By Washington Bureau Chief
Carter announces US will recognize PRC and terminate defense treaty with Taiwan in historic abandonment of longtime ally
President Carter's surprise announcement of US diplomatic recognition of Beijing devastates Taiwan government
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