SRL for [mend]: Despite the harsh exchanges , the U.S. and China still seem to be looking for a way to [mend] relations , which have deteriorated into what Mr. Nixon referred to as `` the greatest crisis in Chinese - American relations '' since his initial visit to China 17 years ago .
ARG-0: the U.S. and China | ARG-1: relations , which have deteriorated into what Mr. Nixon referred to as `` the greatest crisis in Chinese - American relations '' since his initial visit to China 17 years ago