BEIJING -- China and the U.S. are preparing to hold events commemorating the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's historic visit, the foreign ministry here said Thursday, signaling Beijing's desire for a detente with Washington.
"As far as I know, China and the U.S. will hold a series of commemorative activities in the near future to take stock of the history and look into the future," ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters in a regular briefing.
