After President Nixon's Opening to China, American and Chinese Conferees

question 31

Multiple Choice

After President Nixon's opening to China, American and Chinese conferees reached which of the following agreements?

• A) The Soviet Union should not be allowed to make gains in Asia.
• B) The United States should break its ties with the Nationalist Chinese government of Taiwan.
• C) China should relinquish control of the province of Kashmir to Pakistan.
• D) The United States should withdraw its forces from Laos and Cambodia.

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