Which of the following U. S. policies was an element of the shift toward

détente in American foreign policy during the Cold War?

O

A. Blockading Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis

O

B. Supporting the Eisenhower Doctrine in Egypt

O

C. Implementing containment during the Vietnam War

O

D. Promoting ping-pong diplomacy in China

Option (D).

Promoting ping-pong diplomacy in China was an element of the shift toward détente in foreign policy of American in the Cold War period

Explanation:

Détente is referred to the period when the tension between US and the Soviet Union was gradually loosening through communication and signing of salt treaties. during the period of cold war, It was a feature of the US foreign policy.

Ping pong diplomacy was the exchange of tennis player between United States and People Republic of China as an attempt to make the relations between both the countries cordial again.