Book cover of Seize the Hour: When Nixon Met Mao [Photo provided to China Daily]

As the 45th anniversary of the release of Shanghai Communique on Feb 28 approaches, the Chinese version of Seize the Hour: When Nixon Met Mao by Margaret McMillan that she first published in 2006 is now available in China.

Forty-five years ago, US President Richard Nixon's visit to China and the release the communique not only opened a new chapter in Sino-US ties, but also exerted a profound influence on international relations.

However, due to the political situation at that time, very little information about the visit was revealed to the world.

McMillan in her book reveals key details about the event.