Russia and Red China

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Antagonism Between Communist Giants

Possibility of Khrushchev-Mao Confrontation

Despite the violence of Premier Khrushchev's General Assembly speech, Oct. 1, demanding admission of Red China to the United Nations, it is doubted by foreign affairs analysts that he has any real desire to see a grant of membership to the Chinese Reds at this time. When a vote is taken on the pending United States resolution, the majority for postponing the question for another year may be smaller, proportionately, than last year's majority,1 but it is expected to be decisive. A United Nations seat for Red China would give that country parity with Russia in the world organization and would strengthen its position in an ideological struggle between Moscow and Peking that is deeply agitating the Communist ...

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