The “thawing” of Sino American relations did not come in one day, but through a lengthy historical process. Through multiple level analysis, this essay tackles American policy toward China in the late 60s and come...The “thawing” of Sino American relations did not come in one day, but through a lengthy historical process. Through multiple level analysis, this essay tackles American policy toward China in the late 60s and comes to useful findings. By then, positive changes had been taking place in American public opinions toward China. Even in Kennedys time, signs for possible Ameraican policy change could be discerned. During the Johnson Administration, American China policy underwent visible adjustments. A multitude of circumstances prevented the bilateral relationship from being normalized. However, the process of “thawing” helped to pave the way for Nixons vision and eventual decision.展开更多
文摘The “thawing” of Sino American relations did not come in one day, but through a lengthy historical process. Through multiple level analysis, this essay tackles American policy toward China in the late 60s and comes to useful findings. By then, positive changes had been taking place in American public opinions toward China. Even in Kennedys time, signs for possible Ameraican policy change could be discerned. During the Johnson Administration, American China policy underwent visible adjustments. A multitude of circumstances prevented the bilateral relationship from being normalized. However, the process of “thawing” helped to pave the way for Nixons vision and eventual decision.
