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Documents - Contemporary China
Resolution on the Restoration of the Lawful Rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations, 1971
In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly voted to recognize the Beijing-based government of the People’s Republic of China as the lawful representatives of China. The vote was 76 in favor, 35 opposed, with 17 abstaining.
Pravda, The Anti-Soviet Policy of Communist China, Feb. 16, 1967
The article outlines foreign policy issues during 1967.
Foreword to the Second Edition of The Quotations of Chairman Mao, 1966
Foreword to the Second Edition of The Quotations of Chairman Mao -- Lin Biao
Mao Zedong, “Notes on the Report of Further Improving the Army’s Agricultural Work by the Rear Service Department of the Military Commission,” May 7, 1966
Mao sent this note to PLA Chief Lin Biao on May 7, 1966. It was subsequently called the May 7th Directive. It inspired the setting up in 1968 of “cadre schools” to reeducate party officials by bringing them closer to the people by working with them and by studying the teachings of Mao.
Mao Zedong, "China Will Take a Giant Stride Forward," 1964
Mao Zedong, "China Will Take a Giant Stride Forward" December 13, 1964
The Atomic Bomb, Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China, October 16, 1964
Remarks from the People's Republic of China after a successful atomic bomb test.
Treaty of Peace between the Republic of China and Japan (Treaty of Taipei) 1952
Signed at Taipei, 28 April 1952
Entered into force, 5 August 1952, by the exchange of the instruments of ratification at Taipei
Mao Zedong's "Order to the Chinese People's Volunteers," 1950
Mao Zedong's "Order to the Chinese People's Volunteers" October 1950.
Conversation between the Soviet Union's Joseph Stalin and China's Mao Zedong, 1949
Conversation between Stalin and Mao, Moscow, 16 December 1949
The Chinese People Have Stood Up! 1949
Opening address by Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, at the First Plenary Session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
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