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U.S. Ambassador Pays Tribute To Former President Jimmy Carter

Tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta

The U.S. ambassador to China recently paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, recognizing his pivotal role in normalizing relations between the United States and China. Ambassador Nicholas Burns shared a heartfelt message on social media, accompanied by a photo of the U.S. flag at the embassy in Beijing flying at half-mast.

In his post, Ambassador Burns expressed his respect for President Carter, stating, 'Our flag at half-mast in the heart of Beijing in honor of President Jimmy Carter. Rest in Peace. @CarterCenter.'

President Carter played a pivotal role in restoring ties with China in 1979.
Ambassador Nicholas Burns honors President Carter's role in diplomatic relations.
The U.S. flag at the embassy in Beijing was flown at half-mast in tribute.

President Carter was instrumental in the efforts to restore diplomatic ties with China in 1979, a significant milestone during a period marked by the ongoing Cold War tensions. Relations between the two nations had been severed following the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

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