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October 25, 1949
Detailed report on the arrival of the PLA in Xinjiang, including the local population's reaction. Mao reports that the PLA was greeted warmly except for activities of some "reactionary elements and propaganda units of the Kuomintang."
October 12, 1950
Mao Zedong has already given orders to halt Chinese troops preparing to cross the Korean border.
October 8, 1950
Mao informs Stalin that the Chinese volunteers could cross into Korea by October 15.
May 15, 1949
Shtykov recounts a recent meeting between Kim Il and Mao Zedong.
July 22, 1950
Mao Zedong informs Stalin of China's military and strategic maneuvers in summer 1950 as a result of the Korean War.
July 5, 1950
Stalin informs Mao Zedong that Chinese armed forces should be stationed on the border with North Korea as a precaution against enemy forces crossing the 38th parallel.
October 14, 1959
October 1959 conversation between Mao Zedong and the Soviet diplomat and sinologist S.F. Antonov, in which Mao attempted to reassure the Soviets that China would not provoke war with the United States or with its Asian neighbors. In his conversation with Antonov, Mao attempts to lessen the impact of China’s displeasure with Soviet policies. He tries hard to show his agreement with Moscow on every issue—the United States, Taiwan, India, Tibet, disarmament.
January 27, 1951
The telegram from Peng Dehuai discusses the results of a meeting with Kim Il Sung, including Kim Il Sung’s belief that the Korean People’s Army cannot defeat the Americans alone, the defense of the Korea's coast, the re-staffing of five corps, and preparations for soldiers to carry out work in the newly liberated areas.
July 3, 1951
Mao Zedong writes Stalin on the Chinese position for a ceasefire in the Korean War which the Chinese side will propose at an upcoming meeting with the UN negotiators. Mao asks Stalin for his opinion on the Chinese position.
January 16, 1951
A message from Mao to Stalin on the topic of military credit and its particulars.