Telegram of Condolence to President Antonín Zápotocký of the Czechoslovak Republic on His Illness (September 1, 1955)  Dear Comrade Antonín Zápotocký, President of the Czechoslovak Republic:  Upon learning of your illness, the Chinese people and I myself, with deep concern, tender our sincere condolences and express our heartfelt hope for your speedy recovery.  Mao Zedong  Beijing, September 1, 1955  Printed in the People’s Daily, September 3, 1955.