Isolation of China

Question 1

How did the Sino-Soviet alliance impact the US?

Answer 1

Reinforced USA’s need to develop its own power based in Asia

Question 2

How was USA’s policy in Asia shown by 1953?

Answer 2

-Acheson’s Defensive Perimeter Strategy
-San Francisco Peace Treaty
-Truman ordering US 7th fleet to position itself between Chinese mainland and Taiwan

Question 3

What measures did the US take to isolate China?

Answer 3

-Refused to accept China into UN
-US commitment to protecting Taiwan
-Created of Strategic Defence Perimeter
-Development of regional alliance system -> SEATO