Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping’s historic visit to the United States in 1979 sparked a series of exchanges that still benefit both nations today. Vice Premier Deng’s trip was important not only for American and Chinese politics, but for establishing a lasting relationship between the two cultures. Both leaders recognized the symbolic importance of the meeting, and it was a resounding success, with President Carter noting the visit “was one of the delightful experiences of my Presidency.”

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1979年邓小平副总理对美国进行了历史性访问，开启了美中之间的一系列交流，使两国受益至今。邓副总理的访美之行不仅对于美中政治有重要意义，还在两种文化之间建立起了长久联系。两国领导人都认为此次会晤具有重要的象征意义，而且会谈取得了巨大的成功。卡特总统评价此次访问“是我任职总统期间十分愉快的一次经历”。