China: The Limits of Transactional Diplomacy
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Nixon’s 1972 visit to China is widely remembered as one of the great diplomatic turning points of the 20th century. It opened the door between the United States and Communist China, reshaped the Cold War balance against Soviet Union, and seemed to serve American interests.
But history has a way of revising reputations.
Today, many Americans increasingly view that opening differently. Nixon’s visit helped rescue the Chinese Communist Party at a moment when Maoist rule had pushed the country towar
But history has a way of revising reputations.
Today, many Americans increasingly view that opening differently. Nixon’s visit helped rescue the Chinese Communist Party at a moment when Maoist rule had pushed the country towar
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