Telegram to Stalin upon Leaving the USSR
(February 26, 1950)

Source: RMRB (Mar. 5, 1950), 1. Other Chinese Text: XHYB, I:61 (April 15,
1950), 1331. Available English Translations: NCNA, Weekly Bulletin, 144
(Mar. 7, 1950), 1; PC, I:6 (Mar. 16, 1950), 20.

Comrade Stalin:

Our group is now approaching the border between the Soviet Union and
China. Upon leaving this great country, the Union of Soviet Socialist Repub-lies, I would like to express to you and to all the comrades in responsible positions in the government of the Soviet Union my deep gratitude for your hospi-
i and my best wishes for the continuous strengthening and prospering of

 Soviet Union under your leadership.
(Signed and dated)