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This research aid provides comprehensive background information on 60 military leaders selected from the Parry and State Military Commissions; the Ministry of National Defense; PLA general departments and services, the National Defense Science, Technology, and Industry Commission; and the military region commands.

This product was prepared by the staff of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under an interagency agreement with the sponsoring United States Government agency., Included with AD-M000 603

This product consists of online trip reports that cover the foreign travel of key Chinese leaders (Political Bureau members, State Council members, and high-ranking PLA leaders). Tabulations of countries and regions visited and composition of delegations and contacts are made, and statements with bilateral and strategic significance and reciprocity of visits are analyzed. Each report includes a detailed analysis of the events and outcome of the trip, as well as a short executive summary., See also AD-A286 876

This study examines the new leadership and ruling bodies produced by the 13th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress and discusses the current political process and configuration of power in China. The new leadership and power structure are compared with those of the 12th CCP Congress, held in September 1982. Also analyzed are innovations in ideology and policy associated with the 13th CCP Congress, the leadership succession question, and the problems of and the long-range prospects for the reform prugram in China.

During the first half of 1988, Sino-Soviet relations continued to improve, with notable encouragement from the Soviet Union. A key event was an exclusive Chinese interview with Mikhail Gorbachev published in Liaowanq (Beijing) in which the Soviet leader renewed his offer for a Sino-Soviet summit meeting to find mutually acceptable means to resolve problems. During the 12th round Sino-Soviet political consultations held in June in Moscow (with representation continuing at the vice ministerial level), the Cambodian issue remained the focal point of differences between the two sides. The Soviets attempted to play down its significance, and the Chinese affirmed its importance. Sino-Soviet economic, trade, scientific and technical, and cultural ties continued to expand between January and June 1988. A new trade agreement was signed in June to decentralize border trade, making it possible for local authorities in both China and the Soviet Union to manage and develop trade relationships. This decentralization of trade probably will stimulate and diversify already developing economic and trade exchanges. and promote the expansion of new financial and managerial arrangements such as joint ventures, joint stock companies, and joint merchandizing. Plans were announced for a major conference, to be hosted by China in November 1988, that will enhance Sino-Soviet scientific and technical exchanges. Leading Soviet scientists attending the conference will present information on astrophysics, astronautics, and other sciences. In addition, science and technology exposition are planned for the first time in both China and the Soviet Union. Sino-Soviet social and cultural ties were strengthened by the visit of the Soviet Minister of Culture, who met with his Chinese counterpart. An inter-governmental plan was signed to increase bilateral cultural cooperation for 1988-1990.