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Portrait of Mao Zedong on Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China, 1972.

East Asia

China

Sino-Soviet Relations

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Eastern Europe

Soviet Union

Sino-Soviet Alliance, 1950-1959

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China-Europe Relations

Zhao Ziyang on a tour of East Germany in June 1987.

China-Eastern Europe Relations

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Soviet Union. Embassy (China)

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Stalin, Joseph

1879 - 1953

Portrait of Mao Zedong from propaganda poster

Mao, Zedong

1893 - 1976

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Eastern Europe

Albania

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North America

United States

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Wang, Ming

1904 - 1974

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Central America and Caribbean

Cuba

Cuban Foreign Relations

Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang, Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi)

1887 - 1975

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Shi, Zhe

1905 - 1998

Pyongyang photographed in March 20212

East Asia

North Korea

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February 22, 1974	Mao Zedong, 'On the Question of the Differentiation of the Three Worlds' Mao Zedong decsribes his Theory of Three Worlds, claiming that the “First World” is made up of the rich and nuclear armed USSR and US, the “Second World” refers to Japan, Europe, Australia, and Canada, and the “Third World” covers the undeveloped countries of Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
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.
October 2, 1959	Record of Conversation of N. S. Khrushchev with CC CCP Chairman Mao Zedong, Deputy Chairma Liu Shaoqi, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De, Lin Biao, Politburo Members Peng Zhen and Chen Yi, and Secretariat Member Wang Jiaxiang Record of conversation between Nikita Khrushchev and top Chinese Communist Party leaders. Khrushchev blames the Chinese for the border conflict with India and for allowing the Dalai Lama to escape from Tibet. The two sides argue over how the Chinese should have handled these problems, with Mao accusing the Soviet Union of being "time-servers."
April 19, 1958	From the Diary of P. F. Yudin: Memorandum of Conversation with Mao Zedong on 5 April 1958 Conversation between P.F. Yudin, Mao Zedong, and Zhou Enlai regarding Yugoslavia's place in the international Communist community, especially Tito's inconsistency as an ally.
June 30, 1955	Conversation of Mao Zedong and the Yugoslav Ambassador V. Popovic Conversation between Mao Zedong and Yugoslav Ambassador Popovic. Mao explains that the delay in China's recognition of Yugoslavia was because China was waiting for Yugoslavia and the USSR to mend their relations. Emphasizes the need for Communist unity and cooperation.
October 20, 1949	From the Diary of N.V. Roshchin, Memorandum of Conversation with Chairman Mao Zedong on 20 October 1949 Record of a dinner between Soviet Ambassador Roshchin and Mao Zedong. Roshchin notes that the mood of dinner is very friendly, with each man toasting the other and the other's country. The two also discuss China's desire to establish diplomatic relations with Albania.
October 16, 1949	From the Diary of N.V. Roshchin: Memorandum of Conversation with Chairman Mao Zedong on 16 October 1949 Soviet Ambassador to China Roshchin records his conversation with Chairman Mao Zedong where he congratulates Mao on the successes of the People's Liberation Army. Mao assures Roshchin that China will not take up diplomatic relations with Yugoslavia, and that it will officially recognize the GDR once the Soviet Union does.
December 21, 1955	From the Journal of Pavel F. Yudin: Record of Conversation with Mao Zedong on 21 December 1955 Mao Zedong discusses the progress of collectivizing agriculture in China as well as the state takeover of private industries in cities.
October 14, 1959	Record of Conversation between Polish Delegation and PRC Leader Mao Zedong, Beijing Mao Zedong briefs Aleksander Zawadzki on China's socialist transformation.
April 2, 1958	Record of Conversation between Polish Delegation and PRC Leader Mao Zedong, Wuhan Chairman Mao and Comrade Jaroszewicz changed their views about the plan to catch up with western countries, the excessive population growth, the agriculture production.