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What was the result of Nixon's opening of diplomatic relations with China?

AThe Soviet Union and China went to war.
BChina became a democratic nation.
CThe United States was forced to reduce military presence in Japan.
DThe Soviet Union was forced to improve United States–Soviet relation

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meerkat18

The answer is d.
After the fallout between China and Russia, the Chinese believed that by
reestablishing relations with America, it would prevent the Russians from
expanding their influence.  Seeing this
unfold, the Russians decided to improve their relations with the U.S.

MsEleanor

D. The Soviet Union was forced to improve United States–Soviet relation


Nixon opening diplomatic relations with China began with recognition of Communist China. In doing this, it demonstrated the US's willingness to ease Cold War tension which required the USSR to respond the same. The USSR viewed the US-China meetings as the US being willing to accept communism as a government/economic system that they could work with. Presidents following Nixon (Ford and Carter) would continue by opening discussions with the USSR.

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