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This book reassesses Richard Nixonâs historic visit as the first American president ever to visit mainland China in 1972, personalizing the actors involved and exploring the eventâs lasting impact.

Nixonâs visit signalled a dramatic change not only in U.S.âChina relations but in the overall trajectory of Americaâs Cold War foreign policy. With this visit, Nixon set in motion a new phase of the relationship between the United States and the Peopleâs Republic of China, which is still evolving today. The volume places this important moment in its proper historical context by examining the various intriguing actors involved, and analyzing the lasting impact of this trip on U.S. foreign relations. It examines different types of diplomacy, Nixon and Kissingerâs unique style of implementing foreign policy, and how the trip impacted the U.S., its Cold War allies, and China. With its primary focus on the American side of the story, this book also importantly examines the Chinese goals, preparations, and apprehensions.

This book will be of interest to students and scholars of U.S. diplomatic history, the Cold War, and American political history more generally.

Nixon in China

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 25 September 2025
      ISBN-13 9780367758196
      978-0367758196
      ISBN-10 0367758199
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book reassesses Richard Nixonâs historic visit as the first American president ever to visit mainland China in 1972, personalizing the actors involved and exploring the eventâs lasting impact.

      Nixonâs visit signalled a dramatic change not only in U.S.âChina relations but in the overall trajectory of Americaâs Cold War foreign policy. With this visit, Nixon set in motion a new phase of the relationship between the United States and the Peopleâs Republic of China, which is still evolving today. The volume places this important moment in its proper historical context by examining the various intriguing actors involved, and analyzing the lasting impact of this trip on U.S. foreign relations. It examines different types of diplomacy, Nixon and Kissingerâs unique style of implementing foreign policy, and how the trip impacted the U.S., its Cold War allies, and China. With its primary focus on the American side of the story, this book also importantly examines the Chinese goals, preparations, and apprehensions.

      This book will be of interest to students and scholars of U.S. diplomatic history, the Cold War, and American political history more generally.

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