This issue includes a joint statement, a treaty of friendship, a business treaty, and a science and technology cooperation agreement signed between China and Yemen. It also addresses state-sponsored construction projects and work arrangements for administrative departments, particularly in the context of economic and technological cooperation between the two nations.

This issue begins with a joint statement from Premier Zhou Enlai and Lao Prime Minister Prince Souvanna Phouma. It also includes a notice about Chinese aid to Mongolia and a letter that Zhou Enlai sent to the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Yemen, Saif al-Islam Muhammad al-Badr, after the kingdom decided to recognize China. Other sections discuss industrial concerns, handling damaged commercial goods, staff recruitment for different bureaus, and wages for university graduates.

Socialist bloc diplomats analyze the latest developments in China's foreign and domestic policies.

Abdullah as-Sallal expresses support for China in the Sino-Indian Border Conflict and asks for Chinese economic assistance.