Question

select all the correct answers.

which two statements explain president nixons desire to establish relations with china?
he wanted to lay the groundwork for military intervention in east asia.
he wanted to put pressure on the soviet union to negotiate a treaty in vietnam.
he wanted to demonstrate the countrys shifting stance on communism.
he wanted to create a security alliance to prevent regional conflicts.
he wanted to open new trade opportunities in the far east.

Explanation:

• Nixon's China policy was driven by Cold War geopolitics: improving ties with China pressured the Soviet Union, a rival communist power, to be more flexible in negotiations (including over Vietnam).
• Economic motives also played a key role; normalizing relations opened access to China's market, creating new trade opportunities in the Far East.
• The other options are incorrect: Nixon did not seek military intervention, the goal was not primarily to signal a shift on communism, and no formal security alliance was created.

Answer:

B. He wanted to put pressure on the Soviet Union to negotiate a treaty in Vietnam.
E. He wanted to open new trade opportunities in the Far East.