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Events on Monday 25 October 1971 1
1971UN Seats People's Republic of ChinaGeneral Assembly transfers China's seat from Taipei to BeijingUN General Assembly Resolution 2758 recognized the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China at the United Nations, expelling the Republic of China (Taiwan). The vote reflected shifting Cold War alignments and growing international recognition of the mainland government. It gave Beijing a permanent seat on the Security Council.