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January 9, 1938	Concerning Troop Movements through Xinjiang The Politburo recommends that Sheng Shicai advise Chiang Kai-shek to permit the regiment currently stationed in Erlizihe to proceed to its designated location.
January 11, 1939	Concerning the Work of the NKVD Special Departments The Politburo describes the work of the NKVD Special Departments, which are charged with fighting counterrevolution, espionage, and other anti-Soviet activity in the Red Army, Navy, and NKVD. To accomplish these tasks, the Special Departments organize an apparatus of informers and conduct searches and seizures.
July 29, 1937	Concerning Soviet Military Operations in Xinjiang The Politburo orders two regiments be sent into Xinjiang to prevent the advance of the 36th Division. It also orders that Ma Zhongying continue to be detained and recommends that the governor of Xinjiang avoid an agreement with Ma Hushan.
April 4, 1937	Concerning a Peace Settlement in Kashgar The Politburo orders both the governor of Kashgar and Cde. Smirnov to appeal to Mamut to resolve his disputes with the Urumqi government peacefully. In the event that Mamut begins conducting military opeartions against the Urumqi government, the Politburo orders Cdes. Frinovsky and Uritsky to prepare a plan of military measures against the Uighur division.
June 14, 1937	Concerning the 36th Division of the NRA's Appeals to the Soviet Government In response to Ma Hushan's (commander of the 36th Division of the NRA) request for Soviet assistance in Xinjiang and the release of Ma Zhongying from the Soviet Union, the Politburo resolves that it will provide assistance only after the leadership of the 36th Division concludes an agreement with the Xinjiang government and establishes peace in the south of Xinjiang.
May 17, 1937	Concerning Support for Chinese Troops in Kashgaria The Politburo orders Soviet aircraft, armored cars, and pilots be sent to assist the Chinese command in suppressing the rebels in Kashgaria.
April 19, 1937	Concerning Actions to be Taken Against the Command of the 6th Division of the NRA Noting that the command staff of the 6th Division of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army is hostile to the Urumqi government, the Politburo orders that the units be disarmed and the command staff arrested. The Politburo also orders that a group of energetic Chinese and Uighurs from Kashgar be sent to organize a government in Yarkant.
February 28, 1936	Concerning the Protection of the USSR from Espionage and Sabotage The Politburo adopts measures to protect the Soviet Union from the penetration of terrorist, espionage, and sabotage elements.
October 3, 1935	Concerning Relations with the 36th Division (National Revolutionary Army) 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	Concerning the Sale of Soviet Military Equipment to the Xinjiang Government The Politburo orders military equipment, including U-2 aircraft, small arms, and clothing, from NKO stocks to be sold to the Xinjiang government.