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1893- 1976

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Long Live Mao Zedong Thought (1968)

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October 7, 1961	Conversation from [Mao Zedong's] Audience with Japanese Friends Mao notes that, aside from pro-American capitalists and warlords, most Japanese people are China's friends. He calls for China and Japan to unite against American imperialism. This report was originally published in the Xinhua Monthly (1961, issue 11).
April 28, 1961	Conversation from [Mao Zedong's] Audience with Guests from Asia and Africa Mao extends deep sympathy and support to people struggling against imperialism in Arab and African countries. This report was originally published in the People's Daily on April 29, 1961.
April 19, 1961	Conversation from [Mao Zedong's] Audience with a Cuban Cultural Delegation Mao expresses support for the Cuban struggle against American imperialism.
December 20, 1960	Conversation from [Mao Zedong's] Audience with an Ecuadorian Cultural Delegation and Cuban Women's Delegation Visitors from Ecuador and Cuba note that China has a long literary heritage, which should be used to advance socialism. They express surprise at the fact that Chinese artists continue to copy Western art and music. Mao agrees that more people should study their own heritage and culture.
September 25, 1960	[Mao Zedong's] Conversation with [Richard] Dixon and [Lawrence "Lance"] Sharkey [then President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Australia] Mao, Dixon, and Sharkey discuss various issues of concern for their respective communist parties, such as the Soviet stance on disarmament and disagreements with the British Communist Party. The Australian communists express support for the Chinese Communist Party, but also urge the Chinese communists to resolve their disputes with the Soviets.
June 21, 1960	Conversation from [Mao Zedong's] Audience with a Japanese Literary Delegation Mao and visitors from Japan discuss their common struggle against American imperialism. While Mao notes that China once fought against Japanese imperialism, he emphasizes that they are now targeting the US and Chiang Kai-shek. He promises to have China support and learn from Japan.
May 27, 1960	[Mao Zedong's] Conversation with [Bernard] Montgomery, [British Viscount of Alamein] Montgomery offers praise for what he sees during his visit to China. He and Mao discuss a variety of both then current and historical topics, mostly concerning American opposition to China and the possibility of peaceful coexistence with European countries.
May 9, 1960	Conversation from [Mao Zedong's] Audience with Guests from Iraq, Iran, and Cyprus Mao congratulates the visitors from Iraq on their successful July 14 revolution. While expressing support for the ongoing anti-colonialist struggles in Iraq, Iran, and Cyprus, he discusses a variety of topics, including American aggression, Taiwan, Cuba, and the eventual downfall of imperialism.
May 8, 1960	Conversation from [Mao Zedong's] Audience with Guests from Latin America Mao discusses the economic development of China and Latin America as well as ongoing anti-imperialist struggles around the world with a visiting delegation from Latin America. He expresses support for their efforts and calls for unity.
May 7, 1960	Conversation from [Mao Zedong's] Audience with Guests from Africa Mao describes the history of Western imperialism in China and discusses ways that people around the world are opposing imperialism. He pledges to support the anti-imperialist struggle in Africa and calls for unity. (Note: in this 1968 edition, the names of a Cuban national hero and his younger brother [presumably Fidel and Raul Castro] are redacted.)