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June 4, 1989	China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'The Chinese Student Demonstrations (Part 2)' The document, written on June 4, 1989 and submitted by the China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau of Japan, lists the facts surrounding Beijing’s use of martial law authorities and military force during the Tiananmen Square incident on June 3, 1989. It details the background leading up to the imposition of the martial law, power struggles within the Chinese Communist Party, lateness in bringing the situation under control, and struggle for democratization and liberalization. It also indicates the impact of the Tiananmen Square incident and the CCP’s response as it pertains to the Party’s prestige and international image.
June 11, 1989	China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'The Situation in China (Moves to Bring the Situation Under Control)' Written on June 11, 1989, by Japan’s China Division, this document summarizes the activities of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) after the Tiananmen Square incident. It evaluates the CCP’s apparent change in party leadership, problems in domestic affairs, problems in promoting reform and opening, and effect on external relations.
June 28, 1974	Chinese Communist Party Central Committee Notice [Zhongfa] (1979) No. 19: Notice on the Talks between Chairman Mao and Edward Heath A summary of a conversation between Mao Zedong and Edward Heath. Topics covered include the Watergate scandal, European security, bilateral relations between the PRC and the UK, and the foreign policy of the Soviet Union.
May 17, 1959	Several Notices from the Central Committee regarding Taiwan Work The CCP Central Committee outlines its strategy toward Taiwan and how provincial and municipal level bodies in the PRC can effectively contribute to undermining Chiang Kai-shek's rule.
October 17, 1958	CCP Central Committee Notice on the Current Situation in the Conflict with the United States The CCP Central Committee issues guidance on how the Party is navigating the struggle with the United States over Taiwan's future.
November 15, 1956	Communist Party Central Committee Notice on Implementing Support for Egypt in Its Fight against Aggression The CCP Central Committee outlines how the PRC can support Egypt during the Suez crisis.
February 18, 1956	Central Committee Notice on Propaganda on Current Events Summarizing a speech made by Zhou Enlai, the CCP Central Committee distributes propaganda guidance on the PRC's efforts to "liberate Taiwan by peaceful means."
July 29, 1957	Cable from the CCP Central Committee, 'CCP Central Committee Authorized Transmittal of Report on the Situation and Opinions by the Propaganda Department for Improvement of Propaganda Campaign towards Taiwan' The CCP Central Committee distributes a detailed summary and evaluation of propaganda efforts vis-a-vis Nationalist controlled Taiwan.
July 29, 1956	Cable from the CCP Central Committee, 'Guidance Regarding Strengthening Work on Peaceful Liberation of Taiwan' Following a major speech on Taiwan made by Zhou Enlai, the CCP Central Committee distributes updated guidance on the Party's approach to Nationalist controlled Taiwan.
February 26, 1956	Cable from the CCP Central Committee, 'Central Committee Issues the Central Propaganda Department’s “Report on the Basic Conditions of and Suggestions for Improvement of Propaganda Work towards Taiwan"' The CCP Central Committee distributes a report from the Propaganda Department titled “Report on the Basic Conditions of and Suggestions for Improvement of Propaganda Work towards Taiwan."