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! 😉

• 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.

• 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!

• 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!

• 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.