Khrushchev criticizes the Soviet response to recent Chinese statements, arguing that it has devolved into unproductive personal attacks rather than principled debate. He accuses the Chinese leadership of distorting his words, spreading false claims of disrespect toward the Chinese people and other nations, and provoking unnecessary conflict. Emphasizing the need for a clear, consistent, and dignified defense of Soviet positions, Khrushchev warns that the dispute with China will be prolonged and urges a coordinated political strategy.

Andropov reports that Chinese diplomats stationed in the USSR are actively trying to discredit the Soviet Union, particularly in regard to the border dispute.

Soviet politburo member Yuri Andropov and Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej discuss issues concerning the cooperation between the CPSU and the Romanian Worker's party and the two governments. The discussion ranges between economic integration issues, to the Sino-Soviet split, Soviet-Albanian relations, and politico-military cooperation between Warsaw Pact states.