Hey there! Have you ever heard of Jimmy Carter? He was a former President of the United States who recently passed away at the age of 100. 🎂
China is remembering him fondly because he played a big role in bringing China and the U.S. closer together! 🤝
Who Was Jimmy Carter?
Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. That’s quite a while ago! 📅 But his actions still matter today.
Building Bridges Between China and the U.S.
Back in 1978, President Carter and Chinese leaders decided to become friends and officially established diplomatic relations between their countries. This means they agreed to talk, trade, and work together! 🌏
On January 1, 1979, China and the U.S. officially started these new relations. This was a big deal because it opened doors for people, ideas, and goods to move between the two countries. 🛫🛳️
China’s Tribute
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, shared that China deeply mourns President Carter’s passing. They praised him for his significant contributions to the friendship and cooperation between China and the U.S. over the years. ❤️
Why It Matters
Thanks to leaders like Jimmy Carter, countries can work together to solve problems, share technologies, and learn from each other. Isn’t it cool how one person’s actions can help shape the world? 🌟
Let’s remember President Carter for his efforts to make the world a more connected place! 🌐
Reference(s):
Foreign Ministry: China mourns passing of former U.S. President Carter
cgtn.com
