The Soviet Cold War Machine: Inside the Sino-Soviet Rivalry
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Shifting Alliances: China and the U.S. in the 1960s
This chapter explores a pivotal moment in Sino-American relations during the late 1960s, highlighting how China unexpectedly embraced the United States. It discusses Mao Zedong's strategic outlook towards Nixon, as well as the internal confusion within Chinese leadership regarding this new direction. The chapter also reflects on the implications of these shifts amidst the Watergate scandal and draws parallels to contemporary geopolitical conflicts.
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