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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.

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, 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.

August 11, 1956

Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1956, No. 29 (Overall Issue No. 55)

This issue begins with several reports about spending in 1955, the national budget for 1956, and model by-laws for agricultural production cooperatives. It also discusses the third session of the 1st National People's Congress and ends with a speech about foreign policy and Taiwan, which Zhou Enlai delivered at the meeting.

April 21, 1955

Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1955, No. 5 (Overall Issue No. 8)

This issue begins with an announcement from Mao Zedong to end the state of war between China and Germany. It then features several reports about the Bandung Asian-African Conference in Indonesia, including a statement about the bomb explosion that sought to target Zhou Enlai on the way there. Other sections cover topics such as Sino-Indian relations, the creation of a Third Ministry of Machine Building to oversee developments in aviation, and the establishment of ethnic autonomous areas.

March 12, 1955

Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1955, No. 1 (Overall Issue No. 4)

This issue includes statements from Zhou Enlai about American intervention in Taiwan, the establishment of Sino-Yugoslav relations, Sino-Afghan relations, and Sino-Indonesian trade. It also condemns American, French, and KMT Nationalist activities in North Vietnam. Finally, it discusses domestic topics such as divorce and manufacturing.

March 1, 1955

Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1954, No. 1 (Overall Issue No. 1)

This issue features content on China's cooperation with the Soviet Union, Mongolia, India, Albania, and Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It also has sections on Taiwan, education, economic policies, and railroad development.

August 28, 1952

Cable, Zhou Enlai to Chairman Mao [Zedong] and the Central Committee

Zhou reports on the latest negotiations with the Soviet Union concerning the Changchun Railway, the Lüshun Port, and a rubber agreement. Zhou and Molotov also discussed the possibility of signing peace treaties with Japan.

July 2, 1950

Incoming Cable No. 19413, Roschin to the Central Committee

Roschin tells the CC of his meeting with Zhou Enlai, in which they discussed talks with the Indian ambassador over maneuvering at the UN, and over the possibility of Chinese intervention in Korea against American forces.

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