1893-1976
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(372) documents
East Asia
1893 - 1976
1898 - 1976
1898 - 1969
1879 - 1953
1898 - 1974
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Taiwan
1912 - 1994
December 1959
Draft of a speech by Mao Zedong, criticizing Khrushchev for his revisionism and for fearing Chinese Communism. Lists the occasions on which the Soviet Union has failed to support China, and extols the concept of continuous revolution.
1959
Marginal note written by Mao Zedong, implying that Indian authorities are feigning ignorance of illegal activities perpetrated by Tibetans in India.
February 18, 1959
Short marginal note written by Mao Zedong, noting that a chaotic Tibet will be useful for the training of troops and for justifying future pacification.
September 24, 1956
Mao Zedong meets with a delegation from the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party, and Mao encourages the Mongolians to pursue industrialization and the building of public works. It is also suggested that the two countries increase their diplomatic relations through the building of a Mongolian consulate.
April 28, 1969
Mao speaks about the importance of a united socialist China, remaining strong amongst international powers.
November 2, 1958
Mao sends a message to be broadcast to Taiwan warning that the shelling of Kinmen Island would continue on odd-numbered days.
October 11, 1958
Mao sends instructions to Zhou Enlai, asking him to send information to the Soviets about the number of planes that were short down during air engagements in the Taiwan Strait. He adds that "[the Soviets] should sell ground-to-air missiles to us, and let us control the employment of them."
October 31, 1958
Mao sends instructions to halt the shelling of Kinmen (Jinmen) Island on even-numbered days, but continue it on odd-numbered days.
October 6, 1958
Mao decides to broadcast a statement to Taiwan about the shelling of Jinmen Island.
Mao suggests resuming the bombardment of Jinmen Island on November 3, 1958.
