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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)
Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)
Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)
Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)
Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)
Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)
Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)
Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)
Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)
Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)
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China's Détente With The U.S.: How It Reshaped Global Politics

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Hey there, future historians! 📚 Welcome to what's going to be your favorite study notes ever! Sit tight because today we're diving into how China scored some major wins by cozying up with the United States through détente. Yeah, that's right. Even countries swipe right on each other! 😉

UN Membership - Going from Party Crasher to VIP 🎉

The Struggle

  • China's struggle to get a seat at the UN was real. Why? Because the place was a Western hangout!
  • The US was like a bouncer who said, "Nope, you're not on the list," and even made the rules tougher.

The Plot Twist

  • But China got its game up. As more non-Western countries joined the UN, China saw a shift in the General Assembly's mood. Think of it like when the DJ changes the music, and suddenly everyone's vibing differently!

How Détente Helped

  • Nixon, the US president, finally said, "Okay, let's talk," and decided not to oppose China joining the UN anymore. Guess who got a VIP badge to the Security Council?

🌍 Real-world Example: Imagine you're not allowed in the popular club in town because you wear funky clothes (China in the 1950s). Years later, the club allows other funky dressers (non-aligned and developing countries), and suddenly your fashion sense becomes cool. You get the invite and, whoa, you even get to decide who else gets in!

The Power Card - Veto 🚫

  • After becoming a UN member, China had the power of veto. They used it to block stuff they didn't like, such as Bangladesh joining the UN.
  • It was like China got the aux cord and could play whatever tunes they wanted!

🎵 Real-world Example: Think of a veto like a skip button on a playlist. If a song comes up you don't like (a resolution against your interests), you hit skip (veto), and it's gone.

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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)
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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

China's Détente With The U.S.: How It Reshaped Global Politics

Word Count Emoji
688 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Hey there, future historians! 📚 Welcome to what's going to be your favorite study notes ever! Sit tight because today we're diving into how China scored some major wins by cozying up with the United States through détente. Yeah, that's right. Even countries swipe right on each other! 😉

UN Membership - Going from Party Crasher to VIP 🎉

The Struggle

  • China's struggle to get a seat at the UN was real. Why? Because the place was a Western hangout!
  • The US was like a bouncer who said, "Nope, you're not on the list," and even made the rules tougher.

The Plot Twist

  • But China got its game up. As more non-Western countries joined the UN, China saw a shift in the General Assembly's mood. Think of it like when the DJ changes the music, and suddenly everyone's vibing differently!

How Détente Helped

  • Nixon, the US president, finally said, "Okay, let's talk," and decided not to oppose China joining the UN anymore. Guess who got a VIP badge to the Security Council?

🌍 Real-world Example: Imagine you're not allowed in the popular club in town because you wear funky clothes (China in the 1950s). Years later, the club allows other funky dressers (non-aligned and developing countries), and suddenly your fashion sense becomes cool. You get the invite and, whoa, you even get to decide who else gets in!

The Power Card - Veto 🚫

  • After becoming a UN member, China had the power of veto. They used it to block stuff they didn't like, such as Bangladesh joining the UN.
  • It was like China got the aux cord and could play whatever tunes they wanted!

🎵 Real-world Example: Think of a veto like a skip button on a playlist. If a song comes up you don't like (a resolution against your interests), you hit skip (veto), and it's gone.

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