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September 18, 1964

Dictation of N.S. Khrushchev on the Draft Treaty with China on Resolving Border Disputes

This document captures Khrushchev’s reflections on a draft border treaty with China, in which he responds to Chinese claims that Tsarist Russia unfairly seized territory. Khrushchev argues that both Russian tsars and Chinese emperors pursued expansionist, exploitative policies and suggests that current borders are inherited from those historical systems. He emphasizes the need to resolve disputes peacefully and pragmatically, focusing on mutual recognition, socialist solidarity, and the self-determination of local populations.

April 24, 1948

Excerpt on Xinjiang from Minutes No. 69 of the VKP(b) CC Politburo Meetings

The Soviet Politburo makes recommendations for governance and security in the East Turkestan Republic.

August 1949

Karsky to Cde. Miklashevsky

Moscow will assist Deng Liqun, a member of the Chinese Communist Party, with establishing radio contact after arriving in the East Turkestan Republic.

August 1949

Liu Shaoqi to Cde. G.M. Malenkov

Liu Shaoqi informs Malenkov that Deng Liqun will lead a team to the East Turkestan Republic and establish radio communication with Moscow and later with Peng Dehuai.

October 5, 1945

L. Beria to Cde. V.M. Molotov

Beria writes that Osman Batur does not intend to recognize the East Turkestan Republic. Instead, Osman will create an independent state in Altai, in part due to the support of Choibalsan.

September 2, 1949

Cable No. 3582 from Flilippov [Stalin] to Cde. Mao Zedong

A delegation of democratic organizations of Xinjiang crashed on its way to Beijing. The delegation included Uyghur political leaders Abdulkerim Abbas and Ehmetjan Qasim.

December 29, 1949

Report of Cde. Peng Dehuai about the Situation in Xinjiang

Peng reports on the situation in Xinjiang following the takeover of Xinjiang by the People's Liberation Army.

November 11, 1949

Cable No. 59976, Kovalev to Cde. Filippov [Stalin]

Request for grain from the Chinese government for the PLA in Xinjiang.

November 16, 1949

Cable No. 21039, Gromyko to Cde. Kovalev

The Soviet government agrees to deliver 10,000 tons of wheat to the PLA in Xinjiang.

October 25, 1949

Letter from Cde. Mao Zedong to Cde. Filippov [Stalin] via Kovalev

Detailed report on the arrival of the PLA in Xinjiang, including the local population's reaction. Mao reports that the PLA was greeted warmly except for activities of some "reactionary elements and propaganda units of the Kuomintang."

Pagination