UN resolution kicked off 'new era' for China

BEIJING / NEW YORK - Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the resumption of China's lawful right as a United Nations member state, a historically significant event that kicked off a new era for both China and the UN.

The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 at its 26th session on Oct 25, 1971. The vote was followed by a lengthy applause from member states.

The resolution restored all rights to the People's Republic of China and recognized the representatives of its government as the only legitimate representatives of China to the UN.