The U.S.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement (Chinese: 中美科技合作协定) is a landmark scientific cooperation agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People's Republic of China, signed in 1979.[1][2][3] It was the first accord signed between the United States and China following the formal establishment of diplomatic relations.[4][5][6] The agreement expired on August 27, 2024.[1][7]
Signed | January 31, 1979 |
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Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
Expiry | August 27, 2024 |
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