Nixon's Visit to China-Kait (feb 21, 1972 – aug 28, 1972)
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Nixon's visit to China stood as the first time a United States president visited the People's Republic of China. This visit ended long term diplomatic isolation and opened new relations with a communist nation, which was primarily used as leverage over the Soviet Union. This also established new trade routes, which resulted in Shanghai Communique, that recognized the “one china” principle and started to pave the way for full diplomatic ties.https://www.nixonlibrary.gov/nixons-trip-china
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDm8y5jUVaw
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Date:
feb 21, 1972
aug 28, 1972
~ 6 months