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November 27, 1958	N. Kurmyshev, Secretary of the Consulate General of the USSR In Urumqi, ‘Report on Strengthening the United People's Democratic Front and Advancing Socialist Transformation in Xinjiang’ On November 27, 1958, the Soviet Consulate General in Urumqi reported on efforts to strengthen the United People's Democratic Front in Xinjiang, China, aimed at uniting diverse ethnic, social, and religious groups under the leadership of the Communist Party. The report detailed the integration of women, traders, industrialists, and religious leaders into socialist reforms, as well as campaigns to combat rightist elements and local nationalism.
August 28, 1958	From the Journal of A.A. Brezhnev, 'Record of a Conversation with Zhang Liguang, Chief of the PRC MFA Socialist Countries Protocol Department, 15 August 1958' On August 15, 1958, Soviet diplomat A.A. Brezhnev spoke with Zhang Liguang, head of the PRC Foreign Ministry's Socialist Countries Protocol Department, during a reception in Beijing to discuss international reactions to the recent meeting between Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Zhang reported heightened interest from foreign diplomats, particularly from India.
May 23, 1958	From the Journal of S.F. Antonov, 'Record of a Conversation with Cde. Mao Zedong' On May 23, 1958, Mao Zedong met in Beijing with Soviet official N.I. Bobrovnikov to discuss China's political and economic developments. Mao emphasized the successes of socialism in the PRC, the ongoing struggle against rightists, and the importance of fighting revisionism, particularly criticizing Yugoslavia's policies. He praised Soviet support, expressed optimism about China's agricultural and industrial progress, and dismissed concerns over a lack of US. recognition.
November 1, 1958	Telegram No. 707 from Taipei to the Secretary of State Reports Taiwanese reactions to the October 23 joint US-GRC communique.
March 31, 1958	Despatch No. 562 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'One Aspect of Chinese Communist Propaganda Aimed at Taiwan' Analyzes a March 5, 1958 Peiping broadcast that distorts comments made by US officials to exacerbate distrust between the United States and the Nationalist Chinese government. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
September 16, 1958	Telegram No. 413 from Taipei to the Secretary of State This document features reports on Taiwanese editorials emphasizing military preparedness and criticizing U.S. convoy policies regarding supplies to Kinmen. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
February 6, 1958	Memorandum of Conversation: Proposals by the Chinese Government The document outlines proposals made by the Chinese Government through Minister Tan regarding military and economic requests to the United States. Key points include an expedited schedule for re-equipping Chinese divisions, the creation of a "mobile task force" ready for deployment, and the purchase of U.S.-owned cargo ships to support China’s merchant marine. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
April 8, 1958	Memorandum of Conversation: 1. Chnese Nationalist Program for Economic Self-Support in Four Years; 2. Combined US-Chinese Military Staff The document records a conversation between US Assistant Secretary Walter Robertson and General Yu Ta-wei, discussing two key topics. First, General Yu emphasized Taiwan's 4-year program for economic self-sufficiency, particularly focusing on increasing fertilizer production to sustain sugar and rice output, which required U.S. assistance. Second, Yu informally proposed the establishment of a combined US-Chinese military staff to improve joint planning and operations. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
July 21, 1958	Telegram No. 42 from the Secretary of State to the American Embassy Taipei This document confirms U.S. Department of State and ICA support for Taiwan's reorganization plan, specifically the abolition of the Economic Stabilization Board (ESB) and the elevation of the Council on U.S. Aid (CUSA). This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
July 15, 1958	Telegram No. 46 from Taipei to the Secretary of State The document discusses a planned reorganization of Taiwan's executive branch, particularly the abolition of the Economic Stabilization Board (ESB) and the restructuring of its subcommittees. The Council on US Aid (CUSA) will be elevated, chaired by the Prime Minister, and serve as the main platform for US-Taiwan discussions on aid-related matters. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.