Under President Jimmy Carter, the US and China established diplomatic relations, which paved the way for the exchange of students. This marked a significant shift, as Chinese students could now study in the US, and the US could benefit from Chinese knowledge. (***history.state.gov/milestones/1977-1980/china-policy#:~:text=During%20Jimmy%20Carter's%20presidency%2C%20the,and%20establish%20official%20diplomatic%20relations.—)