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July 11, 1960	Some Remarks by Zhou Enlai on a Report by Nie Rongzhen In the wake of a deepening Sino-Soviet split, Zhou Enlai explains how to manage Chinese bilateral technological and educational exchanges. Above all, Zhou emphasizes the importance of Chinese self-reliance in innovation and education as the country moves forward.
January 31, 1955	Address by Zhou Enlai at the Plenary Session of the Fourth Meeting of the State Council (Excerpt) Zhou Enlai addresses the State Council citing a need for China to "master atomic energy." The Chinese program is far behind in this area, but plans to catch up with the help of Soviet technical assistance.
December 16, 1950	Telegram from Zhou Enlai to Wu Xiuquan and Qiao Guanhua Zhou Enlai advises the Chinese UN representatives on how to explain and respond to representatives from other countries regarding the Korea issue and the proposed armistice.
December 13, 1950	Telegram from Zhou Enlai to Wu Xiuquan and Qiao Guanhua Zhou Enlai expresses that China is the most interested in the opinion of the U.S. and the UN regarding the conditions for an armistice on the Korean peninsula, and makes clear that the 38th parallel is no longer in existence.
December 12, 1950	Report from Zhou Enlai to Mao Zedong Zhou Enlai sends detailed reports to Mao Zedong on new recruits from the Northeast; the replenishment of military supplies; the distribution of Soviet infantry weapons; the repair of railways and transportation; the condition of airports in North Korea; the use of artillery and tank units; and the stationing of command posts.
December 9, 1950	Letter, Zhou Enlai to Mao Zedong Zhou Enlai asks for Mao Zedong's instructions on whether to attack Seoul in January or postpone the attack until March, and gives details on the benefits of postponing the attack.
December 9, 1950	Letter from Zhou Enlai to Mao Zedong Zhou Enlai reports to Mao Zedong on his talk with Zakharov about their strategic intentions and plans to cross the 38th parallel. Zakharov insists that one army should be moved to the Wonsan area to cover the southward-advancing flank, despite Zhou's disagreement with this move.
December 8, 1950	Letter from Zhou Enlai to Mao Zedong, Liu Shaoqi, Zhu De, and Chen Yun Zhou Enlai reports on Soviet replies to telegrams from the Chinese side.
December 3, 1950	Telegram from Zhou Enlai to Wu Xiuquan and Qiao Guanhua Zhou Enlai gives instructions on how the Chinese side should respond when confronted with questions of whether China should back down in regards to the North Korean issue and the Taiwan issue. In particular, he emphasizes that the Chinese side should focus on blaming American imperialism for the invasions of North Korea and Taiwan and maintaining that China's involvement in these issues is essential.
November 15, 1950	Cable, Zhou Enlai to Mao Zedong, Liu Shaoqi, Zhu De, and Nie Rongzhen Zhou Enlai reports on the Soviet plans to strengthen the air force, presumably as a show of force to the American side.