Congratulatory Speech at the Moscow Celebration of Stalin’s Seventieth Birthday[1]
(December 21, 1949)

Dear comrades and friends:

I am deeply and sincerely delighted to have this opportunity to participate in the grand celebration of Comrade Stalin’s seventieth birthday.

Comrade Stalin is the teacher and friend of the people of the world, as well as the teacher and friend of the Chinese people. He has developed the revolutionary theory of Marxism-Leninism and has made extraordinarily outstanding and extensive contributions to the cause of the world communist movement. In their arduous struggle against oppressors, the Chinese people have profoundly felt the importance of Comrade Stalin’s friendship.

At this grand gathering, on behalf of the Chinese people and the Communist Party of China, I extend my congratulations on Comrade Stalin’s seventieth birthday.