In early 1979, Deng undertook an official visit to the United States, meeting President Jimmy Carter in Washington as well as several Congressmen. The Chinese insisted that former President Richard Nixon be invited to the formal White House reception, a symbolic indication of their assertiveness on the one hand, and their desire to continue with the Nixon initiatives on the other. As part of the discussions with Carter, Deng sought United States approval for China's contemplated invasion of Vietnam in the Sino-Vietnamese war. According to United States National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter reserved judgment, an action which Chinese diplomats interpreted as tacit approval, and China launched the invasion shortly after Deng's return.
in early 1979 deng undertook an official visit to the united states meeting president jimmy carter in washington as well as several congressmen the chinese insisted that former president richard nixon be invited to the formal white house reception a symbolic indication of their assertiveness on the one hand and their desire to continue with the nixon initiatives on the other as part of the discussions with carter deng sought united states approval for china's contemplated invasion of vietnam in the sino-vietnamese war according to united states national security advisor zbigniew brzezinski carter reserved judgment an action which chinese diplomats interpreted as tacit approval and china launched the invasion shortly after deng's return