However, when the U.S. announced it was moving forward toward more normalized relations with Cuba, it seemed like everyone was losing their minds about franchises taking over the country. (entrepreneur.com)
The two signed the historic Shanghai Communique which normalized relations between the two countries and opened China to international talks. (bookbrowse.com)
Perhaps sensing the troubles of his closest ally, Cuban President Raul Castro in December agreed to talks with the U.S. aimed at normalizing relations, a move expected to fuel growth in the communist - run economy. (businessinsider.com)