Taiwan Flashcards
1
Q
What was significant about the USA and Taiwan?
A
USA had a long-standing commitment to defend the rights of Taiwan against the PRC
2
Q
What was Mao’s central foreign policy aim?
A
To avoid the renewed domination of China by foreign powers, which Russia might have liked. This basic disagreement posed significant problems for a Sino-US agreement
3
Q
What date was the presidential visit to China?
A
During February 1972, agreed between Kissinger and Zhou
