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Sheng, Shicai

1897 - 1970

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1879 - 1953

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November 27, 1958	N. Kurmyshev, Secretary of the Consulate General of the USSR In Urumqi, ‘Report on Strengthening the United People's Democratic Front and Advancing Socialist Transformation in Xinjiang’ On November 27, 1958, the Soviet Consulate General in Urumqi reported on efforts to strengthen the United People's Democratic Front in Xinjiang, China, aimed at uniting diverse ethnic, social, and religious groups under the leadership of the Communist Party. The report detailed the integration of women, traders, industrialists, and religious leaders into socialist reforms, as well as campaigns to combat rightist elements and local nationalism.
May 15, 1950	Monthly Report of the Indian Mission, Lhasa, for Period Ending 15th May 1950 The Indian Mission in Lhasa reports on the Tibetan Government's attempts to engage the governments of India, the UK, and the US while it begins negotiations with the Chinese Communist Party.
September 18, 1964	Dictation of N.S. Khrushchev on the Draft Treaty with China on Resolving Border Disputes This document captures Khrushchev’s reflections on a draft border treaty with China, in which he responds to Chinese claims that Tsarist Russia unfairly seized territory. Khrushchev argues that both Russian tsars and Chinese emperors pursued expansionist, exploitative policies and suggests that current borders are inherited from those historical systems. He emphasizes the need to resolve disputes peacefully and pragmatically, focusing on mutual recognition, socialist solidarity, and the self-determination of local populations.
1990	Internal Soviet Guide for Planned Sino-Soviet Border Security Negotiations in 1990 This internal document discusses plans for Sino-Soviet negotiations beginning in September of 1990, detailing regions to be discussed, military information which can be shared going forward, and ideas to be presented to Chinese counterparts.
February 1, 1970	Letter, Isa Yusuf Alptekin, President of the National Center for the Liberation of Eastern Turkestan, to President Richard Nixon Isa Yusuf Alptekin writes to President Nixon to explain the plight of his people and to request assistance.
February 6, 1970	Letter, John M. Murphy, Member of Congress, to the Honorable Richard M. Nixon Congressman Murphy forwards a letter and appeal from Isa Yusuf Alptekin to President Nixon.
March 12, 1970	Memorandum for Mr. Henry A. Kissinger, the White House, from Theodore L. Eliot, Jr. Theodore Eliot advises Henry Kissinger that "the United States should avoid becoming involved in an issue which could seriously damage our efforts to improve relations with Peking."
April 24, 1948	Excerpt on Xinjiang from Minutes No. 69 of the VKP(b) CC Politburo Meetings The Soviet Politburo makes recommendations for governance and security in the East Turkestan Republic.
August 1949	Karsky to Cde. Miklashevsky Moscow will assist Deng Liqun, a member of the Chinese Communist Party, with establishing radio contact after arriving in the East Turkestan Republic.
August 1949	Liu Shaoqi to Cde. G.M. Malenkov Liu Shaoqi informs Malenkov that Deng Liqun will lead a team to the East Turkestan Republic and establish radio communication with Moscow and later with Peng Dehuai.