Only these rivalries, rivalries, and rivalries between these countries have prevented a common challenge so far. But no wise politician can bet forever that this mutual restraint will end – especially as the Soviet Union is preparing to put an end to the rising challenges from the North. The President will soon be forced to […]
Mao persisted with the policy of challenging all potential enemies at once. He protested that “China must fight against imperialists, revisionists and reactionaries in all countries”, and that “must gain additional support for organizations and Marxist – Leninist political party revolutionized against the imperialists “. Eventually when the 1960s were over, even Mao began to […]
But even if the questions were asked correctly, there would be no chance to test the answers. Some Chinese policymakers have urged Mao to tailor its policies to new conditions. In February 1962, Wang Jiaxiang, Director of the International Relations Department of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party Committee, sent a memorandum to […]
When faced with a challenge, Mao generally chose the most complicated and the most unexpected route. While Secretary of State John Dulles was flying to Manila to form SEATO, Mao ordered a massive artillery bombardment on Kinmen and Matsu – a warning that Taiwan would immediately stop growing autonomy. A test of Washington’s multilateral defense […]
In China, the deployment of the Seventh Fleet to the strait is considered a major US defense move. Now, paradoxically, redeploying kicked off a new period of crisis. Taipei began to consolidate Kinmen and Matsu with thousands of additional troops, and a significant stockpile of military weapons. Now both sides face a dilemma. China will […]