THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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it led to reunification of Taiwan with Communist China
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it persuaded Chinese leaders to introduce capitalism into the marketplace
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it showed that the Cold War between the “Free World” and Communism was over
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it opened the way for China’s entry into the United Nations and trade with the United States
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Detailed explanation-1: -The seven-day official visit to three Chinese cities was the first time a U.S. president had visited the PRC; Nixon’s arrival in Beijing ended 25 years of no communication or diplomatic ties between the two countries and was the key step in normalizing relations between the U.S. and the PRC.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nixon and his National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger came to believe that by thawing relations with the Chinese and bringing them into the “society of nations, ” America could gain a powerful new ally in its negotiations with both the North Vietnamese and the Soviets.
Detailed explanation-3: -He moved away from the traditional American policy of containment of Communism, hoping each side would seek American favor. Nixon’s 1972 visit to China ushered in a new era of U.S.-China relations and effectively removed China as a Cold War foe.
Detailed explanation-4: -President Richard Nixon’s visit to the People’s Republic of China in 1972 was significant because it: Reduced tensions between the United States and Communist China.