2006-12-11 18:49:30 · 5 answers · asked by J.A. Castro 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Red China is an economic giant and a military power. Thus, the US had no choice but to recognize it for purposes of trade and for military cooperation for peace in this world.
2006-12-11 18:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
perhaps he recognized the need for open disscussion and US presidents don't have the authority to allow or disallow the UN to do anything. The accusation would be that he supported it.
2006-12-11 18:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Had to happen sometime. Imagine if no one recoginized a fifth of the world's populaton today.
2006-12-11 18:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 points for Tricky Dick.......one of the good things he did during his presidency despite watergate. Economic reasons I suppose.
2006-12-11 18:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by brewbeer212 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because America would have to do it eventually, he was smart by doing it if you ask me!
2006-12-11 18:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋