Personal difference and political rivalries

Question 1

When was Khrushchev’s second visit to China and what was it intended to celebrate?

Answer 1

1959

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Revolution

Question 2

How did Mao use the visit to snub Khrushchev in public?

Answer 2

When Khrushchev arrived no guard of honour met him and no microphone was provided

Question 3

What happened at Mao’s and Khrushchev’s meeting during the visit?

Answer 3

Both leaders openly insulted each other

Question 4

What did Khrushchev do in private during the visit?

Answer 4

He made fun of the Chinese, rhyming Chinese name with Russia obscenities. Mao was outraged

Question 5

What happened in May 1960?

Answer 5

Mao took special pleasure in beating the Russians to the top of Mount Everest

Question 6

What did Chinese propaganda make a big thing of?

Answer 6

The fact that Chinese mountaineers had reached the summit of Everest ahead of the Russians

Question 7

In July 1960, how did Khrushchev respond to the continuing difficulties in the relationship with China?

Answer 7

Withdrew the Russian experts who were helping with the Great Leap Forward

Question 8

What did Mao do to Khrushchev in 1963?

Answer 8

Took revenge by publicising Khrushchev’s backdown over the CMC. Humiliating for Khrushchev, as it demonstrated his lack of resolve when dealing with the US