Certainly! Richard Nixon aimed to improve relations with China primarily to:
C. To gain an advantage over the Soviet Union.
By engaging with China, Nixon sought to exploit the Sino-Soviet split to weaken the Soviet Union's global influence. This strategic move allowed the United States to establish diplomatic relations with China, creating a triangular balance of power that altered the dynamics of the Cold War. Nixon's visit to China in 1972 and the subsequent normalization of relations helped to isolate the Soviet Union and enhance U.S. leverage in dealing with both China and the Soviets.
