The People's Republic replaces the Republic of China (Taiwan) in UN Security Council.
1971, November 11
After the normalization of US-China relations, the People's Republic of China is finally granted a seat in the United Nations. China is one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. The photo on the left depicts the formal seating of the PRC delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, November 11, 1971. (UN Photo / Nagata)
