The note contains articles on the peaceful utilization of atomic energy and other achievements in nuclear science by China, which were shown to Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai by Prime Minister Nehru.
March 16, 1960
Letter, G. Parthasarthi to S. Dutt
[…]
Embassy of India in China
Peking
No.13-A/60
16th March, 1960
My dear Foreign Secretary,
Please refer to my telegram No. 59 of 12th March. I am enclosing copies of articles on the peaceful utilization of atomic energy and research work in the field of nuclear science in China. Our experts might possibly get some idea of China’s capabilities in the nuclear field from the information given in these articles.
Yours sincerely,
[signature]
(G. Parthasarthi)
Shri S. Dutt
Foreign Secretary
Ministry of External Affairs,
NEW DELHI.
[English translations of news stories appearing in Guangzhou ribao, Guangming ribao, and Wenhui pao concerning atomic energy research in China follow.]
The letter contains a copy of articles on the peaceful utilization of atomic energy and research work in the nuclear science in China, which could help Indian experts to understand China’s capabilities in the nuclear science.
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National Archives of India, Ministry of External Affairs, 1960, file no. 9(1) EAD/60, "Possibility of China Exploding Atom Bombs." Obtained by Vivek Prahladan.
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