1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
Southeast Asia
1898- 1976
East Asia
1906- 2000
1893- 1976
North America
1907- 1986
1901- 1972
1890- 1969
April 29, 1968
Discussion on the international communist movement and the possible causes that could bring about collapse.
May 7, 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.
June 29, 1968
China advises Vietnam against a weakened negotiating position with the United States; China also cautions against Soviet pressure to negotiate.
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.
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.
April 12, 1969
Zhou Enlai discusses South Vietnam’s negotiation with the United States and the Middle East question.
April 29, 1969
Li Xiannian advises South Vietnam toward a total victory and regards negotiation as of secondary importance.
March 21, 1970
Zhou Enlai advises to support Prince Sihanouk over Lon Nol.
April 11, 1967
Zhou Enlai warns the Vietnamese delegation not to bend to Soviet demands.
April 10, 1967
Excerpt from the talk in which Zhou Enlai offers encouragement and advice concerning the Vietnam War