Sino soviet pact Flashcards
What were the two significant treaties in Sino-Soviet relations during 1945-1955?
The Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance (1945) and the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance, and Mutual Assistance (1950).
What did the 1945 Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance recognize?
It recognized Outer Mongolia’s independence from China and provided for joint control of the Chinese Eastern Railway.
What was a key aspect of the 1950 Sino-Soviet Treaty?
It marked the Soviet Union’s recognition of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the legitimate government of China.
What kind of assistance did the 1950 treaty provide to China?
It provided security guarantees and economic assistance, helping the PRC recover from war and establish itself as a major communist power.
How did the 1950 treaty impact regional dynamics?
It reinforced the division of Asia into communist and non-communist blocs and influenced the Korean War.
What was the amount of Soviet economic aid provided to China after the 1950 treaty?
Approximately $300 million at a low interest rate of 1% annually.
What was one of the main focuses of Soviet-aided projects in China?
Developing China’s northeastern and interior regions to promote balanced economic growth.
What ideological commitment did the 1950 treaty formalize for China?
China’s commitment to ‘leaning to one side,’ aligning with the communist camp led by the USSR.
What was the Great Leap Forward?
A campaign launched by China in 1958 aiming for rapid industrialization and collectivization, diverging from Soviet economic models.
What happened in 1960 regarding Soviet aid to China?
The USSR abruptly withdrew thousands of advisors and halted economic aid, signaling a major rupture.
What ideological disagreements fueled the Sino-Soviet split?
Mao’s rejection of Khrushchev’s policy of peaceful coexistence and criticism of de-Stalinization.
What was a significant outcome of the Sino-Soviet split?
It transformed the Cold War from a bipolar to a tripolar conflict, with China emerging as an independent communist power.
What was the Sino-Indian War of 1962?
A conflict involving strategic interests where the Soviet Union initially maintained a cautious stance but eventually supported India.
