This issue addresses China's ultimatum to the United States to resume Sino-American negotiations within 15 days, policies to promote the recycling and utilization of scrap materials to support economic development, and agricultural initiatives in Qinghai province, including the widespread adoption of corn silage to enhance livestock feed resources. It also condemns US interference in Lebanon, reaffirming China's support for Lebanese sovereignty and the broader anti-imperialist efforts of Arab nations.

Several sections of this issue address agricultural development and production. It also includes a statement about U.S. State Department misinterpretations of the Sino-American ambassadorial talks. One section discusses winter vacation activities for students in primary, secondary, and normal (pedagogical) schools.

This issue begins with a statement about the American violation of the Sino-U.S. ambassadorial agreement to repatriate citizens held in either country. It also discusses a Sino-Soviet agreement to combat crop diseases and to engage in pest control. Other sections cover light industries, art and cultural work in factories and mines, and protections for young people.

This issue begins with reports about granting awards for military service as well as about economic development and the national plan in 1954. It also covers the then-ongoing Sino-American ambassadorial talks, features a report about Chinese mineral reserves, and includes instructions for the storage of autumn grain.