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China supplied PLO with arms and training, 1960s

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 6:06 AM UTC · How we work

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China Arms PLO

China supplied the PLO with money, arms, and training, sending Palestinian militants to China in the late 1960s.
Israel recognized the People’s Republic of China on Jan 9 1950, first Middle Eastern state to do so.
Israel voted with 75 nations for UN Resolution 2758 in Oct 1971, transferring China’s seat to People’s Republic.
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin sent a cable after the July 28 1976 Tangshan earthquake; China returned it, saying no formal relations.

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Mao Anniversary Gatherings

Thousands gathered nationwide to mark Mao Zedong’s 50th death anniversary despite the CPC banning ceremonies.
In Shaoshan, hundreds placed floral tributes before Mao’s bronze statue, drawing visitors countrywide.
Beijing’s Tiananmen Square mausoleum extended hours to accommodate long lines of mourners.
Commentators said Mao’s “New Democracy” concept underpins the party’s current legitimacy narrative.
Dhaka University hosted a red-flag procession honoring Mao’s anti-imperialist legacy, urging unified action against imperialism and related oppressions.

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China Arms PLO

China supplied the PLO with money, arms, and training, sending Palestinian militants to China in the late 1960s.
Israel recognized the People’s Republic of China on Jan 9 1950, first Middle Eastern state to do so.
Israel voted with 75 nations for UN Resolution 2758 in Oct 1971, transferring China’s seat to People’s Republic.
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin sent a cable after the July 28 1976 Tangshan earthquake; China returned it, saying no formal relations.

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