Here's the question Pillsbury doesn't ask, at least at that point, p 57 in his narrative. He merely discusses his information that Moscow not only knows and expects an overture, but also that when accepted, it will not hinder detente.
Why?
Take a guess.
Let me give you a couple of hints: Moscow had already seen how we had catastrophically blundered, economically with the Marshall Plan and then the opening to Japan, and militarily with Korea and then Vietnam.
It was obvious to Moscow that we could learn nothing from bitter experiences. So why not agree to let China further dismember us if the opportunity presented itself? Why wouldn't Moscow agree?
If China eventually fell out with its friend, it would face a two front threat, on two enormous fronts, on the West North and East against Russia, and along its extensive coast against the US.
If China eventually fell out with its friend, it would face a two front threat, on two enormous fronts, on the West North and East against Russia, and along its extensive coast against the US.
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