Sino-Soviet Split

• What treaty facilitated Soviet technical aid to China during the Korean War?

  The Treaty of Friendship, solidarity and mutual assistance
• What were the reasons for Chinese leaders' displeasure with Khrushchev in 1956?

  They were unhappy with Khrushchev's denunciation of Stalin and the Kremlin's treatment of the Chinese party.
• What was the significance of the Sino-Soviet split in the context of the Cold War?

  It was a critical development that indicated a major rift in the Communist bloc.
• How many soldiers were housed on both sides of the Ussuri River by late 1968?

  More than 1.5 million soldiers
• What did Chinese defense minister Lin Biao claim in October 1968?

  He claimed that his forces were preparing for an invasion of Soviet territory.
• What event marked the beginning of skirmishes between Chinese and Russian soldiers in 1969?

  The first skirmishes were reported on Zhenbao Island in March 1969.
• How did the death of Ho Chi Minh in September 1969 affect Sino-Soviet relations?

  It facilitated the restoration of diplomatic contact, although relations remained frosty.