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December 1959

Mao Zedong, Outline for a Speech on the International Situation

Draft of a speech by Mao Zedong, criticizing Khrushchev for his revisionism and for fearing Chinese Communism. Lists the occasions on which the Soviet Union has failed to support China, and extols the concept of continuous revolution.

February 18, 1959

Marginal Note by Mao Zedong on a 'Situation Report'

Short marginal note written by Mao Zedong, noting that a chaotic Tibet will be useful for the training of troops and for justifying future pacification.

November 2, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Zhou Enlai

Mao sends a message to be broadcast to Taiwan warning that the shelling of Jinmen Island would continue on odd-numbered days.

October 11, 1958

Telegram, Mao Zedong to Zhou Enlai

Mao sends instructions to Zhou Enlai, asking him to send information to the Soviets about the number of planes that were short down during air engagements in the Taiwan Strait. He adds that "[the Soviets] should sell ground-to-air missiles to us, and let us control the employment of them."

October 31, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Zhou Enlai, Chen Yi, Huang Kecheng

Mao sends instructions to halt the shelling of Jinmen Island on even-numbered days, but continue it on odd-numbered days.

October 6, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Huang Kecheng and Peng Dehuai

Mao decides to broadcast a statement to Taiwan about the shelling of Jinmen Island.

October 5, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Huang Kecheng and Peng Dehuai

Mao sends instructions for a temporary cease to the shelling of Jinmen Island.

September 10, 1958

Telegram, Mao Zedong to Ho Chi Minh

Mao informs Ho Chi Minh that he should not be concerned by the Chinese bombardment of Jinmen Island, as "the Americans are afraid of fighting a war."

July 27, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Peng Dehuai and Huang Kecheng

Mao Zedong decides to deplay the planned bombardment of the nationalist-controlled Jinmen Island in the Taiwan Strait.

January 25, 1950

Telegram, Mao Zedong to Liu Shaoqi

Mao reports that they have completed a draft of the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance, and Mutual Assistance, as well as an agreement on Lushun, Dalian, and the Chinese Chanchun Railway.

Pagination