What was the main reason richard nixon traveled to china in 1972? a) to oversee the end of china’a war with taiwan b) to prevent china from boycotting the summer olympics c) to negotiate the release of 52 americans taken hostage there d) to normalize relations between the u. s and china’s gorverment

Answer - D

The main reason why President Richard Nixon visited china in 1972 was to normalize relations between the U.S and China’s government. His visit, which lasted a whole week, from February 21 to 28, 1972 marked the end 25 years of no communication, nor diplomatic ties between the U.S and China.

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