1971 in China

exchange of ping-pong players between the PRC and USA in the early 1970s

United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted in 1971 recognizing the PRC as the legitimate representative of China and expelling ROC diplomats

history of China's involvement in the UN

crash of a Hawker Siddeley Trident

alleged plot by supporters of Lin Biao to overthrow Mao Zedong

meteorite