1. Do the stories match in their similarities and differences?
2. Is one more dramatized?
That kind of questions. Did one leave out important details?
Carter continued, initiated by Richard Nixon's policy of normalizing relations with Beijing. January 1, 1979 the United States established full diplomatic relations with the Peoples Republic of China, thus withdrawing support for Taiwan.
Gradual end. There was still fighting even after US withdrawal. The war did ultimately end.