The Escalating Sino-Soviet Diplomatic Breakdown

This chapter explores the fraught diplomatic ties between China and the Soviet Union in the 1960s, focusing on a pivotal meeting where allegiance to Stalin was contrasted with critiques of Khrushchev. It discusses the deep-seated mistrust that plagued their negotiations, particularly concerning military cooperation and nuclear arms, drawing parallels to toxic personal relationships.

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