Resolution of the CC VKP
September 01 1952 -
Telegram, Communist Party of the Soviet Union Central
Committee to CCP [Chinese Communist Party] Central
Committee, via [Soviet Ambassador to the People’s Republic
of China (PRC)] Comrade [Pavel F.] Yudin
February 26 1954 - Comrade Pavel Yudin asks
the CCP to inform Comrade Ho Chi Minh that the discussion at
the upcoming conference in Geneva will include the Korea
question and restoring peace in Indochina.
“Preliminary Opinions on the Assessment of and Preparation
for the Geneva Conference,” Prepared by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs (drafted by [Premier and Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai)
and approved in principle at a meeting of the CCP [Chinese
Communist Party] Central Secretariat (excerpt)
March 02 1954 - Zhou discusses the need to
make agreements at the Geneva conference in order to open a
path for discussion and negotiation with the west. Zhou
notes that because the US, France and Britain are not united
in their opinions, the CCP must hold fast to their positions
on the peaceful unification of Korea, and of peace in
Indochina. Finally, Zhou suggests that the CCP prepare to
discuss issues of trade, relaxing international tensions,
and breaking the US embargo, although these issues are not
on the agenda.
Telegram, [Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Vice Minister
of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)]
Zhang Wentian to the [PRC] Foreign Ministry, and report to
[Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Zhou
Enlai and the [Chinese Communist Party (CCP)] Central
Committee, Concerning reporting the preliminary opinions of
our side toward the Geneva Conference to the Soviet side
March 06 1954 - Zhang Wentian discusses his
visit with Molotov. During this meeting, Molotov says
delegations from China, Korea, and Vietnam are welcome to
Moscow before the Geneva conference to discuss its
proceedings. Molotov also mentions several issues that still
need to be discussed, such as relaxing tensions in Asia,
Korean unification, ministers in attendance at the
conference, and India's participation in the Indochina
discussion.
“A Comprehensive Solution for Restoring Peace in Indochina”
(Draft), prepared by the Vietnam Group in the Chinese
delegation attending the Geneva Conference
April 04 1954 - The Vietnam group of the
Chinese delegation offers a solution involving peaceful
unification within Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, so that
these nations can govern themselves as independent,
sovereign states.
Telegram, [Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Vice Minister
of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)]
Zhang Wentian to [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
PRC] Li Kenong, Concerning the Soviet suggestion on
propaganda work at Geneva
April 06 1954 - Vasily Kuznetsov tells
Zhang Wentian to work more on creating propaganda and
diplomatic activities to expand the influence of New China.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong, [Vice Chairman of the CC CCP] Liu Shaoqi, and
the Central Committee of the CCP, concerning [Premier of the
Soviet Union Georgy M.] Malenkov’s conversation with Zhou
Enlai about the Vietnam issue
April 23 1954 - Zhou Enlai describes his
meeting with Khrushchev, Malenkov, and other Soviet
officials. The Soviets agree with the CCP position on
Indochina, and will give their opinion of China’s draft
constitution in four months.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding Speeches at the Conference
and the Situation at the First Plenary Session
April 26 1954 - Zhou Enlai reports on some
last minute agreements regarding the conference procedures.
It is decided that the Korean delegation will speak first,
and that Thailand, Britain, and the Soviet Union will take
turns chairing the conference.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding a Meeting with British
Foreign Secretary Eden
May 01 1954 - Zhou Enlai, Molotov, and Eden
discuss the Korea issue, the Indochina issue, Sino-British
relations, British-American relations, and the issue of five
powers.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and others, Regarding the Situation of the First
Plenary Session
May 09 1954 - Zhou Enlai recaps the
Indochina discussion that took place at the Geneva
conference. Participants discussed a ceasefire, and
supervision by an international committee. Enlai notes that
his suggestion to invite the resistance governments in Laos
and Cambodia to attend the conference produced debate.
Telegram, [Chinese Communist Party] CCP Central Committee to
[Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai, Reply to Zhou Enlai’s 9
May 1954 Telegram
May 09 1954 - The CCP informs Zhou Enlai
that they agree with his opinions on the international
committee.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and others, Regarding the Second Plenary Session
(Excerpt)
May 12 1954 - Zhou Enlai reports mainly on
the second session of the Indochina issue. Participants are
divided on the issue of a ceasefire. The Republic of
Vietnam's Pham Van Dong agrees that the releasing of sick
and wounded POWs will include both French and Vietnamese
troops.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the Tenth
Plenary Session
May 14 1954 - Zhou Enlai reports on Eden's
proposals at the tenth session on Korea. Eden focuses on
elections based on the population distributions in North and
South Korea, international supervision, and foreign troop
withdrawal.
Minutes, Conversation between [Premier and Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)]
Zhou Enlai and [British Foreign Secretary] Anthony Eden
May 14 1954 - Zhou Enlai and Anthony Eden
discuss Geneva Conference proceedings related to the Korea
and Indochina issues. Zhou expresses concerns for the French
proposal on Indochina and states that China supports the
North Vietnamese proposal. Zhou and Eden agree that a
military armistice should be decided on, although they
disagree on specific issues surrounding an armistice.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Requesting Instructions on the Korean
Issue and Regarding the Situation at the Fourth Plenary
Session on the Indochina Issue
May 15 1954 - Zhou Enlai reports to the CCP
on his meeting with Anthony Eden, the fourth plenary session
on Indochina, and his meeting with the Soviet and Korean
representatives. During the fourth session, representatives
from Russia and France spoke on their positions on the
armistice in Indochina.
Telegram, Reply from the [Chinese Communist Party] CCP
Central Committee to [Premier and Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou
Enlai’s Telegrams of 15 May [and] 17 May 1954
May 17 1954 - The CCP informs Zhou that
they agree that Korean elections should be supervised by
neutral nations. They also emphasize two important points
regarding the conditions for the elections.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s telegram to
[Chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist
Party (CC CCP)] Mao Zedong and others, Regarding the Second
Restricted Session
May 19 1954 - Zhou Enlai reports to the CCP
on the second restricted session on Indochina and propaganda
efforts of the Chinese and Russians. During the Indochina
session, the US, France, and Britain disagreed with China,
Russia, and the DRV on whether or not the Laos and Cambodia
issues should be discussed separately from the Vietnam
issues.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s telegram to
[Chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist
Party (CC CCP)] Mao Zedong and others, Regarding the
Situation of the Third Restrictive Session
May 20 1954 - Zhou Enlai reports on the
continued session on Indochina. Again, the participants are
divided in their opinions and nothing is achieved. All agree
to continue the discussion another day. Also, Zhou prepares
to take the lead in the session on Korea.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s telegram to
[Chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist
Party (CC CCP)] Mao Zedong and others, on the situation of
the fourth restrictive session
May 22 1954 - Zhou Enlai reports on the
Indochina session and the upcoming Korea session. All sides
agree on the order of discussion of a ceasefire in Indochina
and that they are open to including more in the discussion.
Minutes, [Director of the Staff Office of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs] Wang
Bingnan’s Meeting with [President of the International
Federation on Human Rights Joseph] Paul-Boncour
May 30 1954 - Wang reports on his
discussion with Paul-Boncour and Chauvel. Paul-Boncour makes
suggestions on the upcoming secret meeting between Bidault
and Zhou. Also, Wang and Chauvel discuss issues at the
conference such as the cease-fire and supervisory committee
in Indochina.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s telegram to
[Chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist
Party (CC CCP)] Mao Zedong and others, Regarding the
Situation of the Eighth Restrictive Session
May 30 1954 - Zhou reports on the
restrictive session on Indochina. Participating countries
agreed to a three-point proposal regarding peace in
Indochina.
Minutes, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s Meeting with
[French Minister of Foreign Affairs Georges] Bidault
June 01 1954 - Bidault and Zhou discuss the
need to come to an agreement on troop regrouping and the
composition and role of the supervisory committee for
Indochina.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the Ninth
Restricted Session
June 01 1954 - Zhou reports on his
conversation with Molotov and on the ninth restricted
session on Indochina. Molotov describes his earlier meeting
with Eden. Later, at the ninth session, Zhou insists to his
opponents that the NNSC on Korea should serve as a model for
NNSC on Indochina.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong regarding Contact with [British Foreign Secretary
Anthony] Eden and [French Minister of Foreign Affairs
Georges] Bidault
June 02 1954 - Zhou reports on issues
raised at Eden's banquet. Zhou tells Eden that the
commission of neutral nations overseeing the Korean
elections should be made up of both European and Asian
countries.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the Tenth
Restricted Session
June 03 1954 - Zhou reports on the tenth
restricted session on Indochina. Bidault spoke of the five
functions of the NNSC for Indochina. Bidault opposes
Poland's and Czechoslovakia's participation in the NNSC
because he believes communist nations cannot be neutral.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Eleventh Restricted Session
June 04 1954 - Zhou reports on the eleventh
restricted session on Indochina. During the session, Zhou
opposes using the UN as a supervisory body, and asserts that
the joint commission should take major responsibility in
implementing the armistice, and that the NNSC's function is
to supervise the joint commission's work and the Indochina
borders.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Twelfth Restricted Session
June 05 1954 - Zhou reports on the twelfth
restricted session on Indochina. Participants consider
Zhou's proposal that the NNSC should be responsible to the
Geneva Conference participants. Molotov gives his
counterarguments to Smith's and Bidault's statements.
Minutes, [Director of the Staff Office of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs] Wang
Bingnan’s Meeting with [French Ambassador to Switzerland
Jean] Chauvel and [Counselor to the French Delegation,
Colonel Jacques] Guillermaz
June 05 1954 - Wang and Chauvel discuss the
armistice in Indochina. Wang presents China's ideas on the
three part supervisory committee for the armistice. Chauvel
suggests India, Burma, and Pakistan as examples of possible
neutral nations to participate in the NNSC, and Wang
supports the Soviet delegation's suggestions.
Minutes, [Director of the Staff Office of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs] Wang
Bingnan’s Meeting with [French Ambassador to Switzerland
Jean] Chauvel and [Counselor to the French delegation,
Colonel Jacques] Guillermaz
June 06 1954 - Wang and Chauvel discuss
hopes for reaching agreements regarding the Indochina
armistice. Difficulties in reaching a compromise are
covered.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Thirteenth Plenary Session
June 06 1954 - Zhou reports on the plenary
session on the Korea issue. Mainly, Zhou writes of how the
US is impeding negotiations because of their adamant stance
in favor of UN supervisory body for Korean unification.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong, concerning consultations among the Chinese,
Soviet and Vietnamese delegations
June 07 1954 - Zhou informs the CCP that he
is sending the twelve terms on the Indochina armistice issue
to be discussed on the 8th.
Telegram, [Chinese Communist Party] CCP Central Committee to
[Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai, reply to Zhou Enlai’s 7
June 1954 telegram
June 07 1954 - CCP accepts the decisions
Zhou wrote of in his 7 June 1954 telegram.
Telegram, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Li Kenong to the [Chinese] Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, Regarding the Chinese delegation’s
Meeting with the delegations of various popular French
[organizations]
June 09 1954 - Li Kenong reports to the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese delegation
liaison team with the French delegations. Li describes the
attitudes of most of the delegates as pro-Chinese and
anti-American. The North African delegation, whom Li also
meets, is described as anti-French government. Additionally,
Li reports on propaganda materials (e.g. literature,
buttons, etc) distributed during these meetings.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Premier and
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of
China (PRC)] Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding Zhou’s
Conversation with [French Minister of Foreign Affairs
Georges] Bidault
June 10 1954 - Zhou reports on his
discussion with Bidault on the Indochina issue. The two
discuss French relations with the Associated States and the
NNSC.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and others, Regarding the Seventh Plenary Session
June 11 1954 - Zhou reports to the CCP on
the open session on Indochina. During this session, Pham Van
Dong (DRV) presents his five-point proposal, and Molotov
rebuts arguments made by the US.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Fourteenth Plenary Session
June 13 1954 - Tensions rise as the six
western countries decide the Korean issue should be returned
to the UN if decisions cannot be reached in this episode of
the Geneva conference.
Minutes, Meeting between [Director of the Staff Office of
the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign
Affairs] Wang Bingnan and the French Delegation Member
[Jean] Paul-Boncour (Summary)
June 14 1954 - Paul-Boncour and Bingnan
discuss the Korean issue. Paul-Boncour states that the US is
joining 15 other countries to "sabotage" the conference on
the issue of international supervision of Korean
unification.
Minutes, Conversation between [Ambassador to the Soviet
Union and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Zhang Wentian and [British Deputy
Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs for Administration
Harold] Caccia
June 15 1954 - In this meeting, Caccia
explains to Zhang that Britain firmly supports the
withdrawal of all Viet Minh troops from Laos and Cambodia.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Fifteenth Plenary Session
June 17 1954 - Zhou reports on the
fifteenth plenary session on Korea. After several of their
proposals of the Soviet, Korean, and Chinese delegations are
turned down, the other 16 nations issue a joint declaration
to end the conference. After this, Zhou proposes that the 19
nations issue a joint statement reflecting their common
desire to achieve the peaceful settlement of the Korean
issue. This proposal is also rejected, and the meeting ends
with no agreements made.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding Zhou’s Conversation with
[French Minister of Foreign Affairs Georges] Bidault
June 18 1954 - Zhou reports on his meeting
with Bidault. Bidault expresses his desire to see the
conference continue, and says there is still a week until
Eden and Smith leave to reach some agreement. Zhou also
speaks of the Cambodia and Laos issues.
Minutes, Meeting between [Premier and Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai
and the Australian Minister for External Affairs [Richard]
Casey (Summary),
June 18 1954 - Zhou and Casey discuss
issues of Korean unification, PRCs recognition in the UN,
and Indochina. Zhou insists that if a nation establishes
military bases in another country's territory, it is for
aggressive reasons.
Telegram, [Chinese Communist Party] CCP Central Committee to
[Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai, concerning the meeting
at Nanning, 23:00, 20 June 1954
June 20 1954 - The CCP confirms Zhou's
upcoming trip to China where he will meet with the General
Secretary of the VWP and other Chinese officials.
Telegram, [Chinese Communist Party] CCP Central [Committee]
to [Chief military advisor of the People’s Republic of China
(PRC) to the Vietnamese Workers’ Party (VWP)] Wei Guoqing,
[Member of the PRC Military Advisory Group to the VWP] Qiao
Xiaoguang and Convoy to the Vietnamese Workers Party Central
Committee, Regarding the meeting between the Premier and
Comrade Ding [1]
June 20 1954 - The CCP informs Wei Guoqing
et al that while Molotov, Eden, and Smith are absent, the
conference will discuss military issues regarding Indochina.
Zhou has met with Molotov about this, and wants to meet with
several Chinese and Vietnamese officials.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Sixteenth Restricted Session
June 21 1954 - Zhou reports on his meeting
with the four partner delegations to bid farewell to Comrade
Nam Il and to discuss the proposals of Laos and Cambodia.
Also, Zhou discusses the three points of agreement both
sides made during the sixteenth restricted session on
Indochina.
Minutes, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s Meeting with
[French Ambassador to Switzerland Jean] Chauvel
June 22 1954 - Chauvel confirms a meeting
for Zhou with the French Prime Minister, and suggests that
both countries announce the meeting at the same time to
thwart distorted media coverage of the two countries. The
two agree that the conference must continue. Also, Chauvel
hands Zhou a proposal for a special committee to decide the
composition of the supervisory committee.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and others, Regarding Talk with [British Foreign
Secretary Anthony] Eden
June 22 1954 - Zhou reports on a meeting
with Eden. In this meeting the two discuss the proposals on
Laos and Cambodia. They also agree that the foreign
ministers return to the conference regularly to see that
their military representatives are productive.
Minutes, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s Meeting with
[French Prime Minister Pierre] Mendes-France
June 23 1954 - Mendes-France and Zhou
discuss the Indochina issue during their first meeting
together. Both men feel they are in agreement with each
other regarding several points (establishing a cease-fire
before discussing political issues, that no US military
bases should be established in Indochina, elections in
Cambodia and Laos, cooperation between France and Vietnam
and between the two sides in Vietnam). They end on a
positive note, both certain that their few differences of
opinion will be worked out.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong, [Vice Chairman of the CC CCP] Liu Shaoqi, and
CCP Central Committee, “Arriving in Nanning on the 29th,”
3:00
June 23 1954 - Zhou informs the CCP of both
his and Sheng Jian's arrival dates.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation of the
Meeting with [Laotian Interior and Foreign Minister Phoui]
Sananikone
June 23 1954 - Laotian Foreign Minister
Sananikone explains to Zhou the wants and intentions of the
Laos delegation.
Telegram, [Chinese Communist Party] CCP Central Committee to
[Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai, 3:30 am
June 23 1954 - The CCP informs Enlai of
when Luo Guibo and Xie Fang will arrive in Nanning.
Telegram, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Li Kenong to [People’s Liberation
Army] PLA General Staff and PRC Foreign Ministry, Regarding
the trip by [Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of
Vietnam (DRV) to the PRC] Hoang Van Hoan and his six-person
group
June 24 1954 - Li Kenong requests a special
plane for Hoang Van Hoan folks' arrival in Beijing.
Telegram, [Director of the Department of American and
Australian Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)
Foreign Ministry] Li Kenong to PRC Foreign Ministry,
“[Director of the Department of American and Australian
Affairs of the PRC Foreign Ministry] Ke Bainian will fly
back home from Geneva on the 25th”
June 24 1954 - Instructions are given for
the three bags of top secret documents accompanying Comrade
Ke Bainian to China.
Telegram, [Director of the Staff Office of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs] Wang
Bingnan to PRC Foreign Ministry Administrative Office,
“Important telegrams from the delegation [in Geneva] to the
Central Committee should be conveyed to Premier [and
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Zhou [Enlai] in
Nanning”
June 25 1954 - Telegrams from Geneva should
be given to Premier Zhou. Telegrams from Geneva to
ambassador to the USSR will be conveyed by the Ministry.
Telegram, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Li Kenong to [Chairman of the
Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong, [Vice Chairman of the CC CCP] Liu Shaoqi, and
the CCP Central Committee, and Convey to [Premier and
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Zhou Enlai,
[Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Vice Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhang
Wentian and [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC]
Wang Jiaxiang, Concerning the content of a meeting between
Soviet, Chinese, and Vietnamese delegations
June 26 1954 - The Chinese, Vietnamese, and
Soviet delegations meet to discuss the division of zones in
Indochina.
Telegram, [People’s Republic of China] PRC Foreign Ministry
to [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Li Kenong,
Concerning [Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
(DRV) to the PRC] Hoang Van Hoan’s arrival in Beijing
June 26 1954 - Notification that Hoang Van
Hoan arrived in Beijing.
Telegram, [People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Foreign
Ministry Administrative Office to [Vice Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the PRC] Li Kenong, “Shan Daxin has arrived in
Beijing,” 15:00
June 27 1954 - Notification that the three
bags of documents carried by Comrade Shan Daxin have arrived
and will be delivered to the proper recipients.
Telegram, [People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Foreign
Ministry to [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Li
Kenong, “The Premier decides to stay one more day in Burma”
June 27 1954 - Zhou Enlai send a telegram
informing the Chinese leadership that he will stay one day
longer in Burma.
Telegram, [Director] Zhang Zhen [of the Department of
Military Operations] to [military advisor to the Chinese
delegation] Lei Yingfu, “The documents have been received”
June 28 1954 - Top secret documents were
received.
Telegram, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Li Kenong to [Chairman of the
Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong, [Vice Chairman of the CC CCP] Liu Shaoqi, and
the Central Committee, “Briefing on the meeting by the
Chinese, Soviet and Vietnamese delegations”
June 29 1954 - Li Kenong reports on his
usual meeting between the Chinese, Soviet, and Vietnamese
delegations. Kuznetsov says the French think the Vietnamese
are too demanding. Also, the Vietnamese request more
discussion on economic issues and less of zone division.
Telegram, [People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Foreign
Ministry to [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
PRC] Zhou Enlai, “[Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV)
Ambassador to the PRC] Hoang Van Hoan and his group have
flown to Nanning’
June 29 1954 - Zhou is informed that the
top secret documents are on its way to him.
Telegram, [People’s Republic of China] PRC Foreign Ministry
to -- [Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Vice Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Zhang Wentian, [Vice Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Wang Jiaxiang, and [Vice
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Li Kenong, “The
meeting between Premier [and Minister of Foreign Affairs of
the People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou [Enlai] and the
leaders of the [Vietnamese Workers’ Party] VWP will be
relocated to Liuzhou,” 10:30
July 02 1954 - Zhou will arrive at 12:00
for the meeting.
Telegram, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Li Kenong to [Chairman of the
Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Twentieth Restricted Session
July 03 1954 - In his report, Li notes that
the opinions of the different delegations regarding the
joint commission and the NNSC are becoming closer to one
another. Britain and Bao Dai, however, remain unchanged in
their opinions.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong, [Vice Chairman of the CC CCP] Liu Shaoqi and the
CCP Central Committee, “a brief report on the meetings at
Liuzhou,” 13:00
July 03 1954 - During this first meeting in
Liuzhou, the Comrade Vo makes a comprehensive presentation.
Later, Zhou will give a report on the Geneva Conference and
the international situation.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong, [Vice Chairman of the CC CCP] Liu Shaoqi and the
CCP Central Committee, “a brief report on the meetings at
Liuzhou,” 18:00
July 04 1954 - Zhou reports on his meeting
in Liuzhou with Viet Minh General Vo Nguyen Giap and
military advisor to the VWP Comrade Wei Guoqing. Both men
made reports. Zhou then discussed issues at the Geneva
Conference.
Telegram, [People’s Republic of China] PRC Foreign Ministry
to [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Li Kenong,
[Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Vice Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the PRC] Zhang Wentian and [Vice Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Wang Jiaxiang, “The Premier has
returned to Beijing”
July 06 1954 - Zhou safely returns to
Beijing.
Telegram, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC] Li
Kenong to Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at
the Twenty-first Restricted Session
July 07 1954 - Li reports on the 21st
restricted session on Indochina. Li states China's position,
which has been consistent, on the NNSC and joint commission.
Li notes that the French now lean toward his side regarding
Indochina. Li is asked to clarify a point by the French and
Cambodian delegates, and the Laotian delegate makes a
statement.
Telegram, [Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Li Kenong to [Chairman of the
Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Twenty-second Restricted Session
July 10 1954 - Li reports on the 22nd
restricted session on Indochina. During the meeting, the
American and Cambodian delegates state the necessity for
defensive weapons in Cambodia and Laos. Li states that the
issue of weapons should only be discussed based on certain
principles: self-defense only, prohibition of foreign bases,
and the countries’ relationship with France. After the
Vietnamese and French delegates spoke, the Cambodian
delegate made clear Cambodia’s intentions regarding weapons
and defense.
Minutes, Conversation between [Premier and Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)]
Zhou Enlai and [British Foreign Secretary] Anthony Eden
July 13 1954 - Zhou describes his meeting
with Mendes-France and his trip to visit India to Eden. Zhou
mentions the Sino-Indian and Sino-Burmese statements, and
asks Eden to consider them a binding statement that China
has no designs on Indochina, contrary to American
suspicions. The two also discuss the upcoming meeting of
Mendes-France with Pham Van Dong, and the possibility for
progress during this meeting.
Minutes, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s Meeting with
[French Ambassador to Switzerland Jean] Chauvel
July 13 1954 - Chauvel presents Zhou with a
draft agreement for a cease-fire in Indochina. Chauvel notes
that the issue of armed forces limitation should be
discussed by the entire conference, and that the draft has
been handed out to all the delegations for suggested
additions and corrections.
Minutes, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s Meeting with
[French Prime Minister Pierre] Mendes-France (Excerpt)
July 17 1954 - Zhou Enlai and Mendes-France
discuss the defense organization of Southeast Asia. Enlai
expresses concern that the United States intends to organize
this group, and that increasing U.S. influence and alliance
will make restoration of peace in the region meaningless.
Mendes-France responds that the Paris meeting did not
consider this formation of this alliance and that he has no
knowledge of U.S. intention to form this alliance. The men
also briefly discuss resolution of two other issues: how to
draw the demarcation line and when to hold elections.
Minutes, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai’s Conversation
with [French Prime Minister Pierre] Mendes-France (Exerpt)
July 17 1954 - Mendes-France and Enlai
discuss the Indochina issue during their first meeting
together. Both men feel they are in agreement with each
other regarding several points (establishing a cease-fire
before discussing political issues, that no US military
bases should be established in Indochina, elections in
Cambodia and Laos, cooperation between France and Vietnam
and between the two sides in Vietnam). They end on a
positive note, both sure that their few differences of
opinion will be worked out.
Minutes, Conversation between [Premier and Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)]
Zhou Enlai and [British Foreign Secretary] Anthony Eden
(Excerpts)
July 17 1954 - Eden assures Zhou that the
US has no intention of establishing military bases in
Indochina, and that although it has not been suggested that
Cambodia and Laos join the Southeast Asian Pact, such an
agreement would not threaten China. Zhou expresses concern
over the pact, and suggests another model for peace in
Indochina. The two debate over these issues.
Minutes, Conversation between [Premier and Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)]
Zhou Enlai and [Laotian Interior and Foreign Minister Phoui]
Sananikone (Summary
July 18 1954 - Sananikone asks for Zhou's
opinion on several problems/issues Laos faces regarding the
armistice and unification in Laos. Sananikone also makes
clear that Laos does not plan on joining the Southeast Asian
Pact, saying there is no need to if the conference can reach
an agreement.
Minutes, Conversation between [Ambassador to the Soviet
Union and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Zhang Wentian and [British Deputy
Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs for Administration
Harold] Caccia
July 18 1954 - Caccia informs Zhang that
Eden will not bring up the issue of the Indochina countries
joining Southeast Asian if an agreement is reached at the
conference. Zhang notes that both the French and Vietnamese
feel they've made enough concessions regarding regrouping
areas in Laos. Caccia mentions Vietnam's rejection of the
proposed make-up of the NNSC, and Zhang and Caccia discuss
the need for a definite election date in Vietnam.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding the Situation at the
Twenty-third Restricted Session
July 19 1954 - Zhou reports on the 23rd
restricted session on Indochina. The delegates of the
conference hope to make an agreement on the 20th. Zhou notes
that both the Chinese/Russian side and the other side have
begun to make compromises, however Bao Dai's Vietnamese
delegation refused to the division of Vietnam.
Minutes, Conversation between [Premier and Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)]
Zhou Enlai, [French Prime Minister] Pierre Mendes-France,
and [British Foreign Secretary Anthony] Eden
July 19 1954 - Zhou, Mendes-France, and
Eden discuss regrouping areas and French troops in Laos. The
three are close in their opinions, but there are still
points of division. Mendes-France agrees to limit the number
of French troops, but insists a specified time limit is
unreasonable. Mendes-France also insists that some
regrouping areas are needed in the south. This last point,
the three agree to leave to military experts.
Minutes, Conversation between [Ambassador to the Soviet
Union and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Zhang Wentian and [British Deputy
Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs for Administration
Harold] Caccia
July 19 1954 - Zhang and Caccia discuss
three points. First Caccia mentions the French are primarily
concerned with Route 9, and makes suggestions for this.
Secondly, Caccia notes the French do not see elections
occurring for another couple of years. Finally, Caccia makes
clear that if an agreement is reached at the conference,
there is no need for the Indochina countries to join
military alliances.
Minutes, Conversation between [Ambassador to the Soviet
Union and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)] Zhang Wentian and [British Deputy
Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs for Administration]
Harold Caccia, Second Meeting of 19 July
July 19 1954 - Zhou meets with Eden to
discuss five points: the demarcation line in Vietnam,
elections, the international supervisory committee,
withdrawal of foreign troops, and a guarantee that
collective measures will be taken if a breech of an
agreement is made.
Telegram, [Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of China (PRC)] Zhou Enlai to [Chairman of
the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CC CCP)]
Mao Zedong and Others, Regarding Zhou’s Meetings with
[French Prime Minister Pierre] Mendes-France and [British
Foreign Secretary Anthony] Eden; and Discussions Outside the
Conference
July 20 1954 - Zhou reports on his meeting
with Medes-France and Eden. Though Zhou notes they have
found a solution for the election date in Vietnam, the
parties still must work out issues of regrouping areas and
troop withdrawal.
Minutes, Conversation between [Premier and Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)]
Zhou Enlai and Tep Phan (Summary)
July 20 1954 - Zhou Enlai and Tep Phan
discuss the Vietnamese proposal for conflict resolution. The
Cambodian side discusses issues on which they agree with the
Vietnamese (that the Vietnamese will not be discriminated
against in Cambodia, that there will be no combatant
personnel in Cambodia, etc.) and issues on which they
disagree (military issues, Viet Minh withdrawal timetable,
etc.). Zhou expresses hope that these issues will be
resolved in an upcoming meeting with the Vietnamese, and
that he will do what he can to assist in the resolution.
Report by the War Department of the General Staff
April 25 1964 -
Mao Zedong’s Comments on the War Department’s April 25
Report
August 12 1964 -
Report on How Our Country's Economic Construction Should
Prepare Itself Against an Enemy Surprise Attack
August 19 1964 -
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Sangsiv
September 04 1964 - Mao Zedong advising
Sangsiv on how to strengthen Communism in Laos, including
learning from Chinese mistakes.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Cambodian Prince Sihanouk
September 28 1964 - Zedong discusses
previous and present Chinese-American relations, focusing
especially on Taiwan
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Pham Van Dong
October 05 1964 - Zedong advises Pham Van
Dong on how to handle war in South Vietnam and protection of
North Vietnam.
Zhou Enlai talking to Ho Chi Minh
March 01 1965 - Zhou Enlai discusses new
Soviet Party leadership, a joint statement of support of
Vietnam from socialist countries and close observation of
Soviet military activities.
Zhou Enlai to Algerian President Ben Bella
March 30 1965 - In Algeria, Enlai describes
the unfavorable tactics (military and negotiating) employed
by the US in South Vietnam.
Zhou Enlai and Pakistani President Ayub Khan
April 02 1965 - Zhou Enlai addresses
African and European concerns relating to the war in South
Vietnam. He attempts to answer the questions of: the
possibility of the war’s worldwide expansion, China’s role
and the possibility of negotiation.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Ayub Khan, President of
Pakistan
April 02 1965 -
Discussion between Liu Shaoqi and Le Duan
April 08 1965 - China offers military
services to Vietnam, on the condition that Vietnam invites
them first; Vietnam accepts.
Conversation between Soviet Ambassador to the PRC, S. V.
Chervonenko and Chinese Prime Minister, Zhou Enlai
(fragment)
April 20 1965 - Zhou Enlai, in a
conversation with Soviet Ambassador to the PRC, S. V.
Chervonenko, draws parallels between the Algerian War for
independence and the struggle of the Vietnamese people. Zhou
Enlai recounts his conversation with Algerian leader Ben
Bella about the Vietnam War.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Nguyen Van Hieu and Nguyen
Thi Binh
May 16 1965 - Zhou Enlai addresses Nguyen
Van Hieu and Nguyen Thi Binh concerning the steps to take
should the US escalate in Vietnam and expand into China,
comparing Vietnam to Korea.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Ho Chi Minh
May 16 1965 - Ho Chi Min asks Mao Zedong
for help to build roads along the border to South Vietnam;
Mao agrees.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping and Ho Chi Minh
May 17 1965 - Zhou Enlai and Deng Xioaping
offer to chastise Soviet revisionists on behalf of North
Vietnam
Liu Shaoqi's Speech to the Central Military Commission war
planning meeting on 19 May 1965
May 19 1965 -
Liu Shaoqi’s Spech to the Central Military Commission
May 19 1965 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Indonesian Prime Minister
Subandrio
May 28 1965 - Zhou Enlai outlines the
Chinese reaction should the US expand the Vietnam War into
China, reassuring Subandrio that should the war enter China,
his country is prepared to retaliate.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Tanzanian President Julius
Nyere
June 04 1965 - Zhou Enlai sees the current
US involvement in the Congo as a serious situation, but, on
a worldwide scale, Vietnam is much more serious.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Hoang Van Hoan
July 16 1965 - Mao Zedong advises Hoang Van
Hoan to escalate without hesitation, as the war has already
begun to do so.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Circular, “Talks Between the
Ghanaian Mission and the DRV
August 03 1965 -
Malraux’s visit to China
August 12 1965 -
Zhou Enlai’s talk with E. H. K. Mudenda
August 20 1965 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
October 09 1965 - Zhou Enlai addresses Pham
Van Dong, not supporting the idea of Soviet volunteers
entering Vietnam and discussing Cambodian involvement in the
war.
Mao’s Conversation with the Party and Government Delegation
of the DRV
October 20 1965 -
Mao's Conversation with the Party and Government Delegation
of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam110
October 20 1965 -
Discussion between Chen Yi and Nguyen Duy Trinh
December 17 1965 - Chen Yi advocates the
use of negotiation alongside fighting.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Chen Yi and Nguyen Duy Trinh
December 18 1965 - Zhou Enlai and Chen Yi
strategize about negotiation with the United States.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Chen Yi
December 19 1965 - Zhou Enlai puts forward
four points necessary for a strengthened Vietnamese and
Chinese vantage point in negotiations with the United
States.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Le Duan
March 23 1966 - Zhou Enlai cautions Le Duan
against Soviet assistance.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Deng Xioaping, Kang Shen, Le
Duan and Nguyen Duy Trinh
April 13 1966 - China stresses the
importance of Chinese aid in Vietnam, while pointing out
Vietnam’s seeming mistrust; Vietnam relies on Chinese
support.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Pham Van Dong and Hoang Tung
August 23 1966 - Zhou Enlai proposes
sending more military personnel to Vietnam, he also
criticizes Vietnamese press for writing about historical
Chinese aggressions toward Vietnam.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Ion Gheorghe Maurer
October 05 1966 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Pham Van Dong and Vo Nguyen
Giap (1)
April 07 1967 - Zhou Enlai comments on the
American military personality.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
April 07 1967 - Soviet proposals to
increase aid to Vietnam, via China
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Pham Van Dong and Vo Nguyen
Giap (2)
April 07 1967 - Zhou Enlai reinforces his
and China’s commitment to the war in Vietnam, even though he
is almost seventy years old.
Discussion between Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
April 10 1967 - Zhou Enlai and Mao Zedong
address the issue of problematic Chinese Red Guard.
Zhou Enlai's Talk with Pham Van Dong and Vo Nguyen Giap
April 10 1967 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
April 10 1967 - Zhou Enlai discusses
expansion of Vietnam War, as well as the development of a
new front in Cambodia; also, a discussion on Prince Sihanouk
and Lon Nol.
Zhou Enlai's Talk with Pham Van Dong and Vo Nguyen Giap
April 11 1967 -
Discussion between Chinese and Vietnamese delegations
April 11 1967 - Zhou Enlai recounts
previous relations concerning Taiwan and the GMD, America
and the Soviet Union within the context of China’s recent
history. He also emphasizes the need for Cambodian support.
Discussion between Mao Zedong, Pham Van Dong and Vo Nguyen
Giap
April 11 1967 - Mao Zedong encourages Pham
Van Dong to continue fighting and praises the Vietnamese on
the resiliency, not only in the war against the Americans,
but against the French and Japanese.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Chen Yi, Pham Van Dong and Vo
Nguyen Giap
April 12 1967 - Zhou Enlai discusses the
class struggle present in China.
Discussion between Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Qiao
Guanhua and Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Minh Loan
May 13 1967 - Qiao Guanhua disagrees with
the plan to send Soviet planes to Vietnam via air instead of
rail.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Ho Chi Minh
February 07 1968 - Zhou Enlai proposes to
the Vietnamese to organize additional field army corps to
carry out operational tasks far from home bases.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
April 13 1968 - Zhou Enlai discusses with
Pham Van Dong Vietnam’s course of action in the face of
American turmoil at home and negotiations in Vietnam.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
April 17 1968 - Zhou Enlai presses for a
great victory, telling Pham Van Dong he must be ready to
fight for the next three years.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
April 19 1968 - Zhou Enlai chastises the
Vietnamese for seemingly being too conciliatory in
negotiations and failing to take opportunities that would
have allowed a stronger position against the US.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Kang Sheng and Pham Van Dong
April 29 1968 - Discussion on the
international communist movement and the possible causes
that could bring about collapse.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Chen Yi and Xuan Thuy
May 07 1968 - Zhou Enlai draws on
differences between the Korean War and the Vietnam War as a
way to show the importance of strong negotiating tactics in
Vietnam, he also asks Xuan Thuy to keep negotiations secret
from the Soviets.
Zhou Enlai’s talk with Xuan Thuy
May 07 1968 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Hung
June 19 1968 - Zhou Enlai discusses the
role of China and Vietnam in the Cambodian revolution.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Hung
June 29 1968 - China advises Vietnam
against a weakened negotiating position with the United
States; China also cautions against Soviet pressure to
negotiate.
Discussion between Chen Yi and Le Duc Tho
October 17 1968 - Chen Yi criticizes
Vietnam on past concessions to the US, which undermine China
and the NLF; Chen Yi also criticizes Vietnam’s acceptance of
Soviet proposals to negotiate.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Pham Van Dong
November 17 1968 - Mao Zedong advises
Vietnam to use low US morale and new President Nixon to
their advantage. Mao Zedong also withdraws unneeded Chinese
troops, promising to return if needed.
Mao's Conversation with Pham Van Dong, 17 November 1968
November 17 1968 -
Discussing between Mao Zedong and Pham Van Hong
November 17 1968 -
Minutes of Todor Zhivkov – Indira Gandhi Meeting, Delhi
January 24 1969 - The two leaders talk
about Vietnam, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the situation
in Europe.
Zhou Enlai, Kang Shenf, Pham Van Dong, Hoang Van Thai and
Pham Hung address the COSVN delegation
April 20 1969 - Zhou Enlai acknowledges
that Nixon has recognized Cambodia and sees the problems
connected. Zhou Enlai warns the Vietnamese about being
deceived by Soviet revisionists during negotiations with the
US. Kang Sheng criticizes the number of Vietnamese being
sent abroad to study.
Discussion between Li Xiannian and Le Duc Tho
April 29 1969 - Li Xiannian advises South
Vietnam toward a total victory and regards negotiation as of
secondary importance.
Zhou Enlai’s talk with Ion Gheorghe Maurer
September 07 1969 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
March 21 1970 - Zhou Enlai advises to
support Prince Sihanouk over Lon Nol.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Prince Sihanouk
March 22 1970 - Zhou Enlai gives Sihanouk
China’s support in the Cambodian Revolution.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Prince Sihanouk
March 28 1970 - North Korea and several
Arabic countries support Prince Sihanouk, but Eastern Europe
and the Soviet Union is holding back. Zhou Enlai reassures
Prince Sihanouk that the Soviets will reconsider.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Prince Sihanouk
April 01 1970 - Zhou Enlai expresses
approval that the Cambodian people want Prince Sihanouk to
return.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Le Duan
May 11 1970 - Mao Zedong advises Le Duan
not to fear the United States.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Nguyen Thi Binh
June 17 1970 - Zhou Enlai assures Nguyen
Thi Binh that victory in Vietnam is possible, despite
expansion.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Kaysone Phomvihane
July 07 1970 - Mao Zedong meets with
members of the Laotian People’s Revolutionary Party and
gives them his support.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Trinh Dinh Thao
July 23 1970 - Zhou Enlai discusses the
advantages and disadvantages of signing the Geneva accords.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
September 17 1970 - Pham Van Dong outlines
two new diplomatic offensives the NLF is taking against the
US. Zhou Enlai proposes sending Chinese representatives to
the front to observe the situation in South Vietnam.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
September 19 1970 - Zhou Enlai asks Pham
Van Dong to stop sending students to Europe, opting for
education by Chinese teachers in Vietnam instead; he also
praises recent Vietnamese diplomacy.
Discussion between Ambassador Wang Youping and Pham Van Dong
September 20 1970 - Wang Youping asks Pham
Van Dong Vietnam’s position on points concerning the
revolution in Cambodia.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Pham Van Dong
September 23 1970 - Mao Zedong praises
Vietnam for skilled military and diplomatic efforts.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Le Duan and Pham Van Dong
March 07 1971 - China and Vietnam’s role in
East Asia and the world.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Le Duan
July 13 1971 - Vietnamese tactics against
the US during negotiation.
Discussion between Le Duc Tho and Ieng Sary
September 07 1971 - Le Duc Tho offers
advice to Ieng Sary about the current conflict between China
and the Soviet Union.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Nguyen Tien
April 12 1972 - Zhou Enlai expresses
support for Vietnam in the face of more US bombing.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Xuan Thuy and Ly Ban
July 07 1972 - Zhou Enlai stresses the
importance of the time between July and October 1972.
Zhou Enlai’s talk with Xuan Thuy
July 07 1972 -
Zhou Enlai’s Talk with Le Duc Tho
July 12 1972 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Le Duc Tho
July 12 1972 - Zhou Enlai advises Le Duc
Tho on negotiations with the US, particularly the issue of
Nguyen Van Thieu.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Nguyen Thi Binh
December 29 1972 - Mao Zedong advises
Nguyen Thi Binh to continue with negotiations.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Truong Chinh
December 31 1972 - Zhou Enlai pushes for
negotiations.
Zhou Enlai’s talk with Le Duc Tho
January 03 1973 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Le Duc Tho
January 03 1973 - Zhou Enlai encourages
Vietnam’s negotiations with the US.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Prince Sihanouk
January 24 1973 - Zhou Enlai ensures no
outside interference in the countries of Cambodia and Laos.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Le Duc Tho
February 02 1973 - Mao Zedong makes
suggestions as to the course for action after the signing of
the Paris Agreements.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pen Nouth
February 02 1973 - Zhou Enlai reads a
statement from Mao Zedong expressing approval ofthe US
withdrawal.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Le Duan, Pham Van Dong and Le
Thanh Nghi
June 05 1973 - The role of China and
Vietnam in the Cambodian revolution; also a discussion on
the current situation in South Vietnam.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai, Le Duan, Pham Van Dong and Le
Thanh Nghi
June 06 1973 - Le Duan asks Zhou Enlai for
Chinese help in building industry and infrastructure, as per
a previous agreement between China and Vietnam.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Pham Van Dong
August 16 1973 - Zhou Enlai discusses his
concerns regarding US negotiations in Cambodia.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Le Thanh Nghi
October 08 1973 -
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Le Thanh Nghi
August 03 1974 -
Conversation between Chinese leader Mao Zedong and Cambodian
leader Pol Pot
June 21 1975 - Mao Zedong muses on the
nature of the struggle between the capitalist and socialist
forces within China. He tells Pol Pot not to blindly follow
the Chinese model, but adopt Marxist theory to the Cambodian
realities. Excepts.
Discussion between Mao Zedong and Le Duan
September 24 1975 -
MInutes of conversation between Deng Xiaoping and Le Duan
September 29 1975 - Deng Xiaoping recounts
a meeting between Zhou Enlai and Ho Chi Minh, at which Ho
Chi Minh accused the Chinese of attempting to intimidate the
Vietnamese by stationing troops close to the
Chinese-Vietnamese border. Le Duan states that he had never
been brifed on that meeting. Excerpt.
Hua Guofeng’s Statement to Vietnamese Leaders
November 22 1976 -
Discussion between Hua Guofeng and Pol Pot
September 29 1977 -
Comrade B on the Plot of the Reactionary Chinese Clique
Against Vietnam
January 01 1979 - Speech by Comrade B (Le
Duan) regarding the plot of reactionary Chinese clique
against Vietnam. Published in CWIHP Bulletin Nos 12/13.
Discussion between Zhou Enlai and Le Duan
Zhou Enlai agrees with Vietnam on the terms of total US
withdrawal and exposing Nixon’s deceptive personality