Question

Use the excerpt below to answer the question.



. . . What may come out of it will be, uh, however, uh, uh, some method of communication in the future, uh, some contact in the future, uh, and perhaps reducing the chance in the immediate future of a confrontation between the United States and the PRC [People’s Republic of China] in Asia. . . .

—President Richard M. Nixon, January 26, 1972




Based on this excerpt, why did President Nixon feel it was important for the United States to have diplomatic relations with China?




Negotiations with China might prevent future conflicts.


The United States could purchase manufactured goods from China.


The Chinese agricultural system might aid farmers in the United States.


International trade agreements with China could benefit the global economy.

Answer 1

Negotiations with China might prevent future conflicts.

Nixon emphasizes establishing communication/contact to reduce the chance of a confrontation between the United States and the PRC.