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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.
May 28, 1989	China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'Summary of Main Points on Student Demonstrations in the Vicinity of Tiananmen Square on the Morning, Afternoon of the 28th' A report from a member of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, who observed the student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square throughout the day of May 28.
May 29, 1989	Cable No. 1314, Foreign Minister Ad Interim to the Ambassador, Delegation of Japan to the OECD, 'Chinese Student Demonstrations (Main Points of the Minister’s Statement)' A summary of Foreign Minister Uno's comments about China made at the Japan-France Summit Meeting.
May 25, 1989	Cable No. 8894, Foreign Minister [Sosuke Uno] to the Ambassador in Britain et al, 'The Chinese Student Demonstrations' The Japanese Foreign Minister sends an update on developments in Beijing to Japanese diplomatic missions across Europe, China, the United States, and Asia.
May 22, 1989	Cable No. 1414, Foreign Minister [Sosuke Uno] to the Ambassador in China, 'The Chinese Student Demonstrations' The China Division within the Japanese Foreign Ministry reports on the declaration of martial law in Beijing and predicts what will happen next in terms of the student movement, the Chinese political leadership, and China's external relations.
May 20, 1989	Cable No. 8538, Foreign Minister [Sosuke Uno] to the Embassy and Consulate Generals in China, 'Chinese Student Demonstrations (Main Points of Questions and Answers for External Audiences)' The Japanese Foreign Ministry provides talking points on the student protest movement to Japanese diplomatic missions in China.
June 3, 1989	China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'The Situation in China (Student Demonstrations)' The document from the China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveals Japanese Embassy personnel observations of the events that took place in Xinjuamen and Xidan on the afternoon of June 3, 1989 following the Tiananmen Square incident. It also references Premier Li Peng and Defense Minister Qin Jeiwei’s response following the events.
June 20, 1989	China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'The Chinese Student Movement (After Armed Suppression by the Military)' Report from the China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the subsequent actions of the United States, Britain, France, West Germany, and Canada.
June 4, 1989	China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'Use of Force by Chinese Martial Law Forces (Questions and Answers)' Report from the China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 4, 1989 detailing Japan’s response to the use of force by Chinese martial law forces following the Tiananmen Square incident.
June 4, 1989	China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan], 'The Chinese Student Demonstrations (Part 2)' The document, written on June 4, 1989 and submitted by the China Division, Asian Affairs Bureau of Japan, lists the facts surrounding Beijing’s use of martial law authorities and military force during the Tiananmen Square incident on June 3, 1989. It details the background leading up to the imposition of the martial law, power struggles within the Chinese Communist Party, lateness in bringing the situation under control, and struggle for democratization and liberalization. It also indicates the impact of the Tiananmen Square incident and the CCP’s response as it pertains to the Party’s prestige and international image.