1. Why did Nixons open relations with the Peoples Republic of China? 2. Why did Mao open relations with the United States? 3. Why did the Sino-American opening in 1972 not lead to a fast establishment of diplomatic relations?

1. Why did Nixons open relations with the Peoples Republic of China?

2. Why did Mao open relations with the United States?

3. Why did the Sino-American opening in 1972 not lead to a fast establishment of diplomatic relations?

Please answer the three questions, the readings are attached. please don’t worry much about the reference. The readings are more important.