THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The United States and China reestablished diplomatic relations.
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The Chinese government agreed to give up its claims to Taiwan.
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The United States and China resolved long-standing trade disputes
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The Chinese government agreed to limit its production of nuclear missiles.
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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’s visit was a great success and an important step toward normalizing diplomatic relations with China. The following year, American tourists started visiting and American companies set up a thriving trade with China. By 1979, the U.S. and China had established full diplomatic relations.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Which of the following best describes President Nixon’s foreign policy toward China? He established friendly relations. Which domestic challenge did the Nixon Administration find the most success in addressing?