History A-Level
Sino-Western relations
What Sino-Western relations means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sino-Western relations
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Improved relations with the USA cemented through pivotal diplomatic visits, despite tensions over human rights and Taiwan, facilitating crucial trade agreements.
Topics that use Sino-Western relations
- 2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 – The PRC under Deng Xiaoping, 1976–1997 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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- Aftermath
- Economic pragmatism and trade
- Four Modernisations
- Ideological conflict
- International diplomacy and global integration
- Leadership and governance
- Nationalism and sovereignty
- Political pragmatism
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