{"product_id":"a-collection-of-mimeographed-notes-on-leader-s-speeches-1800221","title":"A collection of mimeographed notes on leader’s speeches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 leaves, A4; 11 pages of printed text, two manuscript; the mimeographed sheets printed both in black and blue on pink and white washi paper; the manuscript leaf in blue in on white washi paper; text in simplified Chinese characters; some creasing, nicking and short closed tears to edges, along with the odd rust mark; the manuscript leaf with some paper reinforcement to the outer margin of verso; very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection of mimeographed notes from the 1970s, containing notes taken from the speeches of China’s leaders, including Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou. The handwritten notes are taken from a speech given by Geng Biao. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contents include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree pages concerning Chairman Mao’s suggestions and orders on party leadership, as well as the military and diplomacy in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne page on Premier Zhou Enlai’s efforts to strengthen China’s development and the study of Science in Universities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes on Wang Zhen’s talk to a political research meeting, dated 30th November 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA summary of Wu De’s speech to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne page of notes on Chen Yun and Tan Zhenlin’s speeches at a small group meeting in the third session of the Fourth National People’s Congress, dated 2nd December 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne and a half pages of mimeographed notes on Geng Biao’s speech at a conference criticising the Gang of Four because they had usurped power and proven themselves to be class enemies. Each member of the gang was singled out for criticism because of extravagance, broadcasting misdemeanours, memoirs or documents they had written, wasteful clothing purchases, etc. Dated 6th November 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne and a half pages of mimeographed notes on comments by Hua Guofeng and Li Xiannian, in which the downfall of the Gang of Four is mentioned as having happened less than a month ago. The Gang of Four is also criticised for causing so many of the current difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne page of mimeographed notes on an important speech given by Chairman Hua (China’s Chairman 1976-1978) at a financial conference on 5th November 1976 in which he criticised the Gang of Four, revealing their corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes in manuscript on a speech given by Geng Biao, possibly recorded by a government clerk, on 14th December 1976. The details concern the 1 year anniversary commemoration of Zhou Enlai’s death, and reports that a few Vice Premier’s had been applauded after calling Deng Xaioping ‘comrade’ in speeches. He reminds those present that everything printed in the papers must be factual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare and unusual ephemeral survivals.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003c\/strong\u003e1800221\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fold the Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57198209040708,"sku":"1800221","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/8711\/0212\/files\/1800221.jpg?v=1788626409","url":"https:\/\/foldthecornerbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-collection-of-mimeographed-notes-on-leader-s-speeches-1800221","provider":"Fold the Corner Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}