Gerald R. Ford

December 1975

Former US president Gerald R. Ford visited China from Dec 1 to 5 in 1975. He announced the US would abide by the Sino-US Joint Communiqué, which guaranteed the establishment of China-US diplomatic relations in 1979. During the five-day visit in Beijing, he went to popular tourist attractions, including the Great Wall, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven.

US President Gerald R. Ford, right, talks with Chairman Mao Zedong during his visit to China in December 1975. [Photo/IC]