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Soviet Union recognizes the People’s Republic of China

The Soviet government formally extended diplomatic recognition to the newly proclaimed People’s Republic of China one day after Mao's declaration.

Soviet Union recognizes the People’s Republic of China

Soviet recognition signaled a major Sino-Soviet alignment that intensified Cold War pressures on U.S. policy in Asia and forced the Truman administration to reassess diplomatic and security options regarding China.

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