Who played a major role in planning Nixon's opening to China and broader détente strategy?
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Correct answer: Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger was Nixon's National Security Advisor and later Secretary of State. He helped design the strategy of triangular diplomacy and conducted secret talks that prepared the way for Nixon's China visit.
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