Message to Compatriots in Taiwan

The Standing Committee of the Fifth National People's Congress at its Fifth Plenary Session on December 26, 1978 announced a message to compatriots in Taiwan, declaring that state leaders would take present realities into account in accomplishing the great cause of reunifying the motherland, respect the status quo in Taiwan and the opinions of people from all walks of life there, and adopt reasonable policies and measures in settling the question of reunification so as not to cause the people of Taiwan any losses. The committee expressed hope that at an early date transportation and postal services between both sides would be established to make it easier for compatriots of both sides to have direct contact, write to each other, visit relatives and friends, exchange tours and visits and carry out academic, cultural, sports and technological exchanges.

(Beijing Review: Message to Compatriots in Taiwan, No.1, 1979)

Greeting the Establishment of Sino-U.S. Diplomatic Relations

The normalization of Sino-U.S. relations was a historic event in the annals of Sino-U.S. relations and a major event of far-reaching influence in international affairs.

Deng paid a visit to the United States in January.

(Beijing Review: Greeting Establishment of Sino-U.S. Diplomatic Relations, No.1, 1979)