Deterioration of Sino-Soviet relations, 1954-8 Flashcards
What did the Sino-Soviet relationship enjoy following Stalin’s death?
A brief honeymoon period
What did Khrushchev, as the new Soviet premier, agree to?
More economic aid to China
Personally visit China
Why was the period 1954-57 significant?
It was significant because of the growing erosion of trust between the USSR and China
What happened to China from 1954-57?
Emerged an an ideological rival to the USSR: it was no longer clear that the USSR alone led the communist world
Why was Mao less inclined to follow Khrushchev?
Due to Khrushchev’s reluctance to back China’s strategic aims in Taiwan and his reluctance to stand up to the USA in the CW
Why did the personal relationship between Mao and Khrushchev also suffer?
Due to Mao’s willingness to snub Khrushchev and disagree with him publically
Why did China and the USSR remain allies?
China was dependent on Soviet aid, and the global authority of the USSR was strengthened by the Sino-Soviet alliance
