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China
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East Asia
1897- 1970
1879- 1953
1890- 1951
1898- 1969
March 17, 1936
The Politburo orders the NKTP Special Purpose Geological Expedition in Xinjiang to continue prospecting for tin, tungsten, and molybdenum, allocating rubles and workers to support their efforts.
July 16, 1935
The Politburo orders an increase in the number of Soviet trade officials in Kumul and Aksu.
February 7, 1936
The Politburo accepts Ma Zhongying's proposal and recommends that the Urumqi government agree to appropriate concessions in peace talks with the 36th Division.
October 3, 1935
The Politburo orders the NKVD to seek, with the cooperation of Ma Zhongying, commander of the 36th Division of the National Revolutionary Army, the departure of the NRA division commanders most hostile to the Xinjiang government. The Politburo also instructs the NKVT and NKID to commence trade with the 36th Division immediately.
October 1, 1935
The Politburo orders military equipment, including U-2 aircraft, small arms, and clothing, from NKO stocks to be sold to the Xinjiang government.
November 15, 1935
The Politburo orders objects to be released to the disposition of Cde. Apresov, the General Consul in Urumqi, for distribution as gifts to government officials in Xinjiang.
September 13, 1935
The Politburo directs manpower and funds to support the Xinjiang army and accepts the text of an agreement between the Mongolian People's Republic and Manchukuo on the issue of a border commission.
September 29, 1935
The Politburo prohibits NKVD officers in Xinjiang from deviating from the approved political line and proposes developing oil near the border under the guise of Xinjiang production.
March 22, 1935
The Politburo approves Comrade Kaganovich's proposals for further action in Xinjiang.
March 19, 1935
The Politburo transfers NKVD members currently working in Eastern Siberia and Central Asia to Xinjiang.