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(372) documents
East Asia
1893- 1976
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1879- 1953
1898- 1974
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1922- 2012
April 28, 1961
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
Mao expresses support for the Cuban struggle against American imperialism.
December 20, 1960
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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.)
May 15, 1959
Mao discusses the value of teaching and his personal experiences as an instructor.