WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On 14 February 1950, the two sides signed the “Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and mutual Assistance” and other agreements.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Republic of China received credits for $250 million for the purchase of Soviet weapons. There followed big arms deliveries, including guns, artillery pieces, more than 900 aircraft and 82 tanks. More than 1, 500 Soviet military advisers and about 2, 000 members of the air force were sent to China.

Detailed explanation-3: -China and the Soviet Union shared the longest land border in the world. The evolution of their relations went through ups and downs. The 1950s saw the all round growth of friendship and cooperation between the countries. Sino-Soviet relations, however, began to deteriorate in the 1960s, leading to armed border clashes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Since the PRC was founded in 1949, China has experienced a surprising and turbulent economic development process. It has experienced revolution, socialism, Maoism, and finally the gradual economic reform and fast economic growth that has characterised the post-Maoist period.