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May 16, 1955	Office Memorandum from J.A. Calhoun to Edwin W. Martin, 'Some Thoughts on How to Proceed with the Taiwan Question' This office memorandum discusses US strategies to manage tensions surrounding Taiwan amid Communist China's pressures. Calhoun suggests cautious exploration of ceasefire possibilities, emphasizes the importance of international support for Taiwan’s status quo, and advocates leveraging the UN as a tool while maintaining flexibility on peripheral issues like the offshore islands to solidify broader diplomatic backing. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
August 26, 1950	Telegram No. 192 from the Secretary of State to the American Embassy Taipei The document discusses the US Department of State's position regarding Zhou Enlai's accusations of American "aggression" in Taiwan. It advises caution against aligning too closely with the Chinese government's responses, as this could imply US approval of their statements, potentially complicating US policy in the Far East. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
August 26, 1950	Telegram No. 305 from Taipei to the Secretary of State This document reports that Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Yeh planned to issue a statement rejecting Zhou Enlai's claims of US "aggression" in Taiwan. Yeh’s statement would emphasize Communist aggression as the real issue and deny Zhou's legitimacy to represent China at the United Nations. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 28, 1960	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1960, No. 10 (Overall Issue No. 204) Highlights a joint statement and an economic aid agreement between China and Nepal, along with discussions on the Chinese and Indian premiers' forthcoming meeting. It also addresses the Indonesian government's efforts to resolve the status of overseas Chinese and the challenges encountered by repatriated Chinese nationals. Updates on U.S.-China diplomatic engagements include China's firm stance on judicial sovereignty over espionage-related cases involving American individuals, and adjustments in China's oil industry management policies. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
January 16, 1960	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1960, No. 1 (Overall Issue No. 195) Highlights include Premier Zhou Enlai's congratulatory message to Cameroon on its independence, a statement from China's consul in Mumbai regarding an incident involving an attempted coercion by US officials, and directives on forestalling grain-related administrative adjustments and spring irrigation preparations. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
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.
September 1, 1958	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1958, No. 26 (Overall Issue No. 153) This issue includes a declaration supporting the Soviet Union's proposal for an emergency UN General Assembly session, a joint declaration with Iraq establishing diplomatic relations, and agreements with the United Arab Republic (Egypt) to enhance postal services. It also features a joint statement with Cambodia highlighting mutual respect and cooperation, as well as updated regulations on the collection and storage of tobacco and cotton, emphasizing efficient methods to bolster agricultural and industrial productivity.
July 3, 1957	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1957, No. 27 (Overall Issue No. 100) This issue contains the text of Zhou Enlai's "Report on the Work of the Government," originally delivered on June 26, 1957. It also contains a protest of the United States' violation of the Korean armistice agreement by importing "new weapons" to South Korea, a note to the British Government protesting the UK's intervention in allowing Chiang Kai-shek's regime to land an aircraft in Hong Kong and bring supporters to Taiwan, Bulgaria-China economic relations, China-Czechoslovakia economic relations, and increasing cooking oil production.
August 2, 1958	Third Conversation of N.S. Khrushchev with Mao Zedong, August 2, 1958, in Fengziyuan Mao and Khrushchev have a conversation about about international affairs, including NATO, CENTO, and SEATO, relations with the USA and Japan, and the situation in the Near East. They also expressed their views on the situation in Latin America, and preparations for a third world war. According to the Soviet record of the conversation, they also discussed domestic problems in the two countries. Specifically, Mao spoke at length to Khrushchev about the successes of the Great Leap.