Search | Wilson Center Digital Archive

Switch to Visualization

China--Foreign economic relations Clear All

Related Resources

Portrait of Mao Zedong on Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China, 1972.

East Asia

China

Soviet soldier taking a photograph of another soldier in Red Square, Moscow, 1959

Eastern Europe

Soviet Union

Pyongyang photographed in March 20212

East Asia

North Korea

Sino-Soviet Relations

Aerial view of National Mall

North America

United States

North Korea-China friendship celebrated at the DPRK mass games

China-North Korea Relations

Japan's Itsukushima Shrine

East Asia

Japan

Trade agreement between European Economic Community and China

China-Europe Relations

Zhao Ziyang on a tour of East Germany in June 1987.

China-Eastern Europe Relations

Sino-Soviet Split, 1960-1984

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam, 2012.

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

Photograph of Zhou Enlai in 1972.

Zhou, Enlai

1898 - 1976

Emblem of the People's Republic of China

China. State Council

1954 -

Placeholder image for when a Topics image is not available

PRC State Council Gazettes

Portrait of Mao Zedong from propaganda poster

Mao, Zedong

1893 - 1976

A photo of Joseph Stalin from 1943

Stalin, Joseph

1879 - 1953

Placeholder image for when a portrait image is not available

Puzanov, A. M.

-

Deng Xiaoping, 1979.

Deng, Xiaoping

1904 - 1997

Results:

1 - 10 of 698

Display:

Sort By:

Documents

July 25, 1983	Overview of Communist China's Entry into the Middle East A diplomatic report from the South Korean Embassy in the United Arab Emirates to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, summarizing Communist China's political, cultural, military, and trade activities in the UAE. The report analyzes competition with South Korea in the UAE market and outlines countermeasures, while also assessing the possibility of North Korean penetration into the region.
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.
April 17, 1951	Telegram No. 209 from Taipei to the Department of State, 'Political Report on Nationalist China - March 1951' This telegram highlights improving morale on Formosa driven by increased US military and economic support and Communist purges on the mainland, which deepened anti-Communist sentiment. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
September 3, 1968	The Position of the Communist Party of Cuba Towards the Conference of the Communist Parties and the Problems of the International Revolutionary Movement This report describes how the Cuban Communist Party's position diverges from the broader international communist movement and how it desires to maintain neutrality in Sino-Soviet disputes.
June 4, 1969	Cipher No. 6247 from Havana This document discusses Cuba's decision to send observers to a Soviet-led conference, highlighting their shift from a previously neutral position due to pressure from Brezhnev and the Soviet Politburo. The decision, driven by the desire to maintain Soviet support during a difficult period, was met with caution due to fears of Chinese economic retaliation, signaling potential tensions in Sino-Cuban relations. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
October 21, 1955	Office Memorandum from Walter P. McConaughy to Mr. Robertson, 'Status of Relations with GRC' Analyzes the strained relations between the United States and the Government of the Republic of China (GRC). It highlights growing policy divergences—US focusing on Taiwan’s defense and survival versus the GRC’s pursuit of military efforts to retake mainland China—and discusses issues such as the reserve training program, the Sun Li-jen case, and economic disagreements. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 4, 1952	Despatch No. 389 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Recent American Policy Toward Formosa' This despatch summarizes US policy toward Formosa (Taiwan) as a response to the threat posed by Communist China. The document underscores the United States' commitment to neutralizing Formosa militarily to prevent Communist occupation, its provision of significant economic and military aid to strengthen Formosa's defenses, and its insistence that Formosa's future political status be determined through international consultation rather than unilateral force. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
November 13, 1952	Despatch No. 234 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Report on Foreign Relations at the Seventh National Congress of the Kuomintang' The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Chinese Nationalist Government's foreign policy, emphasizing its alignment with anti-communist efforts globally. It discusses Sino-American cooperation, including military and economic aid, the establishment of diplomatic ties in Southeast Asia, and the challenges of maintaining consular services in regions recognizing the Chinese Communist regime. The document underscores the importance of China's role in the United Nations and its relations with countries like Japan, aiming to strengthen global alliances against communism. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 28, 1960	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1960, No. 10 (Overall Issue No. 204) Highlights a joint statement and an economic aid agreement between China and Nepal, along with discussions on the Chinese and Indian premiers' forthcoming meeting. It also addresses the Indonesian government's efforts to resolve the status of overseas Chinese and the challenges encountered by repatriated Chinese nationals. Updates on U.S.-China diplomatic engagements include China's firm stance on judicial sovereignty over espionage-related cases involving American individuals, and adjustments in China's oil industry management policies. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 11, 1960	Gazette of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, 1960, No. 8 (Overall Issue No. 202) Covers Premier Zhou Enlai’s message of sympathy to Morocco following an earthquake, regulations on motor vehicle management, and directives to support drought relief through agricultural machinery supplies. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

Refine Results

China. State Council 62

Stalin, Joseph 27

Puzanov, A. M. 24

Soviet Union 266

North Korea 217

United States 131

Sino-Soviet Relations 154

China-North Korea Relations 117

China-Europe Relations 90

China-Eastern Europe Relations 77

Sino-Soviet Split, 1960-1984 72