Sino-Soviet Relations and Their Impact on Social Development in China

Author: Kong Hanbing
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The development and evolution of Sino-Soviet relations in the 20th century were a product of the rapid changes in the international situation after World War II and the escalating Cold War atmosphere, as well as the ups and downs of the socialist movement. It involved changes in international relations, the different historical and cultural backgrounds and realistic political and economic interests of China and the Soviet Union, as well as their interpretations of Marxism-Leninism and their gradual understanding of socialism. Thus, the Sino-Soviet relationship over the short 40 years has indeed become a very complex and significant issue. Studying this topic holds great theoretical and practical significance, which has attracted widespread attention from scholars around the world. Dr. Kong Hanbing, a professor at the Institute of World Socialism, School of International Relations, Peking University, presents his new book, "Sino-Soviet Relations and Their Impact on China's Social Development," as a new exploration of this major issue. The book is divided into 12 chapters, tracing the historical trajectory of the establishment, development, fluctuations, and twists of Sino-Soviet relations from the founding of New China and its alliance with the socialist Soviet Union to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the beginning of China-Russia relations. It comprehensively analyzes and elaborates on the historical path of Sino-Soviet relations over 40 years, summarizing the underlying reasons and lessons learned. This is a new achievement by Chinese scholars in studying Sino-Soviet relations and their impact on China's social development after the dramatic changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.