Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-318) and index.
Establishing contact : Huang-Stuart talks, 1949 -- Negotiating while fighting : the Korean armistice talks, 1951-53 -- Creating a special channel : the ambassadorial talks, 1955-60 -- Negotiating at cross-purposes : the ambassadorial talks, 1961-68 -- Entering a new era : toward higher-level talks, January 1969-June 1971 -- Breaking the ice : Kissinger and Haig in Beijing, July 1971-January 1972 -- Summit talks : Nixon's China trip, February 1972