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October 25, 1958

Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1958, No. 31 (Overall Issue No. 158)

This issue announces China's recognition of Guinea's independence, marking a significant step in diplomatic relations and support for decolonization movements. It also outlines policies and achievements in autumn agricultural productivity, emphasizing technological improvements, increased yields, and proactive measures to counter natural disasters. The document denounces US interference in the Taiwan Strait, focusing on American military involvement and its perceived threats to China's sovereignty. Additionally, it addresses various administrative adjustments, including updates to customs regulations for cross-border travelers.

August 29, 1958

Memorandum for the Director of Central Intelligence, 'Morale on the Major Offshore Islands and on Taiwan'

A report on the situation on Quemoy (Kinmen; Jinmen), Matsu (Mazu), and Taiwan and US support for the Republic of China (Taiwan).

September 4, 1954

Special National Intelligence Estimate Number 100-4-54: The Situation with Respect to the Nationalist Occupied Islands off the Coast of Mainland China

A CIA appraisal of Chinese Communist capabilities and intentions towards the off-shore islands occupied by the Chinese Nationalists, possible US courses of action, and the consequences of a successful Communist attack on the islands.

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.

October 22, 1960

Chairman Mao Receives American Writer [Edgar] Snow

A summary of Mao's comments to Edgar Snow concerning Taiwan, Kinmen (Quemoy), and Matsu (Mazu), as well as China's legal status at the UN.

October 25, 1958

Another Letter from the PRC Minister of Defense [Peng Dehuai] to Taiwanese Compatriots

The PRC Minister of Defense urges the Nationalists in Taiwan to be careful and guard their authority from the Americans. He argues that the United States is trying to forcibly create "Two Chinas."

October 13, 1958

Orders from [PRC] Minister of Defense [Peng Dehuai] to Halt the Bombardment of Kinmen for Another Two Weeks

The PRC Minister of Defense writes to members of the People's Liberation Army in Fujian province during the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, calling for them to stop shelling Kinmen and observe the situation. He argues that the United States should not interfere in China's Civil War.

October 6, 1958

Letter from the [PRC] Minister of Defense [Peng Dehuai] to Taiwanese Compatriots

During the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, the PRC Minister of Defense urges the Nationalists to negotiate with the CCP, arguing that the Americans will eventually abandon them.

November 2, 1958

Mao Zedong's Draft Broadcast Written for the Xiamen Frontline

Mao sends a message to be broadcast to Taiwan warning that the shelling of Kinmen Island would continue on odd-numbered days.

October 31, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Zhou Enlai, Chen Yi, Huang Kecheng

Mao sends instructions to halt the shelling of Kinmen (Jinmen) Island on even-numbered days, but continue it on odd-numbered days.

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