What was one goal of Nixon's opening to China?
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Correct answer: To pressure the Soviet Union and improve the U.S. strategic position
Nixon hoped that better relations with China would give the United States leverage in its dealings with the Soviet Union. The move also helped the United States adjust to changing power relationships in Asia.
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