Zhejiang Province

Zhou Enlai requests and gives deadlines for the sending of aviation equipment and personnel from Moscow, mentioning that China is anticipating military conquests of the Zhoushan and Kinmen islands.

Zhou Enlai presses Moscow to accelerate the dispatchment of requested equipment and personnel by the specified deadline so that the Chinese air force and navy can prepare for the military campaign to seize Zhoushan Island.

Discusses concerns regarding the Zhoushan Islands (Chusan Islands) and their strategic importance. It details General Sun Li-jen's observations about an expected Communist attack, emphasizing the potential psychological and military impact on Taiwan's morale and defense readiness.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

Primarily discusses concerns about the Zhoushan Islands (Chusan Islands) and their strategic importance to Taiwan's defense. It reflects General Sun Li-jen's assessment of the potential Communist attack on the islands and its implications for morale, military preparedness, and Taiwan's broader defense strategy.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.