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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.
December 6, 1958	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1958, No. 34 (Overall Issue No. 161) This issue includes statements condemning amendments to the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty and emphasizing China's solidarity with Japan's peace movements. On a diplomatic front, it records China's establishment of formal relations with Sudan, highlighting reciprocal communications between Mao Zedong and Sudanese leaders. Domestically, it details economic reforms such as adjusting trade and agricultural policies, changes in administrative divisions, and the integration of scientific committees.
October 13, 1958	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1958, No. 30 (Overall Issue No. 157) This issue highlights China's recognition of Guinea's independence, with official congratulations from Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and Chen Yi, emphasizing solidarity and the establishment of diplomatic relations. It also addresses the importance of completing autumn agricultural tasks, including harvesting, planting, and preparations for increased productivity. Additionally, the document criticizes US involvement in the Taiwan Strait, specifically denouncing American military support for Taiwan and its role in regional tensions.
August 4, 1958	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1958, No. 25 (Overall Issue No. 152) This issue highlights a joint communique between Mao Zedong and Nikita Khrushchev, affirming Sino-Soviet solidarity on key international issues, and a declaration with Cambodia on establishing diplomatic ties and promoting cultural exchange. It also includes policies for developing local resources while safeguarding traditional Chinese medicine supplies, and details about land-use adjustments for construction projects in Hunan province.
February 8, 1958	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1958, No. 5 (Overall Issue No. 132) This issue includes a statement by the Chinese government on the peaceful reunification of Korea, the declaration of several high-ranking ministry-level officials as rightists, and a report on the piglet market. It also provides a report on the use of water and water charges in irrigation areas, national rankings in weightlifting, swimming, track and field, speed skating, rock climbing, rowing, and archery. Additionally, it features a notice promoting an anti-waste mindset in higher education institutions, the emphasis on teaching materials that reflect local conditions in primary, secondary, and teacher-training schools, and measures to strengthen public health in mountainous areas.
November 27, 1957	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1957, No. 50 (Overall Issue No. 123) This issue includes content on the appointment and removal of officials in state organs by people’s committees, reforms to the industrial and commercial management systems, and the composting campaign.
October 28, 1957	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1957, No. 46 (Overall Issue No. 119) This issue details the State Council's revocation of a court decision regarding railway and water transportation construction, measures for appointing and removing administrative personnel, the creation of a disaster relief committee, guidelines for cotton collection, plans for mass gold production, instructions for improving the production and quality of cash crops, and administrative regulations on managing business account documents from former private industries and commerce. It also includes content on establishing the Tujia-Miao Autonomous Region, abolishing the Xiangxi-Miao Autonomous Region, and creating the Honghe-Hani and Yi Autonomous Region.
August 1961	Record of Conversations between Cde. N. S. Khrushchev, First Secretary of the CPSU CC, and Ho Chi Minh, Chairman of the CC of the VWP Khrushchev and Ho Chi Minh discuss global tensions around imperialism, nuclear disarmament, and peace talks over Germany. They review worsening Soviet relations with Albania and China, as Albania aligns with Beijing and Western powers. The leaders also address the conflicts in Laos and South Vietnam, balancing support for revolutionary forces with concerns over provoking US intervention.
July 3, 1961	Record of Conversation between N.S. Khrushchev and Pham Van Dong Pham informs Khrushchev of the various independence movements in Asia, such as the politics of Laos, and in Vietnam. He then debriefs Khrushchev about the relations between Vietnamese intelligentsia and the Communist Party. With regards to Communists in China, the two parties discuss the failure of the communes project.