Sino-Soviet Relations Flashcards
When did China become Communist?
Oct 1949
What was Mao & Stalin’s relationship like?
Mao regarded Stalin as the Father of Communism
When was the Treaty of Friendship?
February 1950
Outline 3 key agreements of the treaty
1) Military alliance
2) Mutual Assistance - sharing trade & knowledge
3) Friendship - the USSR granted aid to China
How much was the loan the USSR gave China?
$300 MILLION
What was the impact of the Treaty of Friendship on China?
1) China became economically modernised
2) 6 fold increase in Sino-Soviet Trade 1950-1956
3) 1956 - 60% of Chinese trade conducted with the USSR
4) 38000 chinese workers were given vocational training
In 1949 did the USA have a strategic interest in China?
No - AUgust 5th 1949 it was confirmed by the USA
What did Dean Acheson state in 1950?
January 1950 - no plans to offer military protection to Korea or Taiwan from communism
What debate was created by the China Lobby in the USA?
They blamed Truman for the loss of China
Outline USA support in Taiwan
US provided military support for Taiwan during the 17th Fleet to prevent Chinese invasion
Who initiated US Taiwan intervention?
Truman
How did the USA support the Philippines?
Melby agreed to support Philippines against Communism
How did the USA support France?
Offer financial to support for French to fight against Communists
When was the Korean War?
June 1950
What was Stalin’s role in the Korean War
A very little role in the Korean war taking a back seat
How many troops did China send?
270000
What was China’s role in the Korean War
Supplied troops
What did the Korean War do to China?
Drained China’s financial resources & made them dependant on SU
What did the Korean War demonstrate about the China?
They had the courage & expertise persuading USSR that they were a useful ally
What did the Korean War do?
Consolidate Sino-Soviet relations
What aid followed the Korean War for China from USSR?
Package of aid for China’s first 5 year plan
Helped China build power plants
Lushan Naval base handed to CHina
Increased trade with China
When was the Taiwan Crisis?
1954-1955
When did Mao bomb Taiwan?
1954
What did the US & Taiwan sign?
The Mutual Defence Treaty December 1954