Explain why the Soviet Union suddenly wanted to become better "friends" with the United States just because China had.

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Paula Gilmore

4 April, 19:38

Explain why the Soviet Union suddenly wanted to become better "friends" with the United States just because China had.

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Nathalia Cuevas · Answer 1

The Soviet Union was worried that the US and China would prosper and become more powerful because of each other. Since China was so close to the Soviet Union geographically, they would rather be friends with China and her allies to protect itself and its assets.