Source: Tom 18

To Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

January 4, 1946

Dear Generalissimo,

Through your representative Mr. Jiang Jingguo I have received your personal message. I thank you for the sentiments expressed therein.

I wish to assure you that the Soviet government is firmly committed to the Treaty of Friendship and Alliance between the USSR and the Republic of China of August 14, 1945. We sincerely desire the strengthening of friendship and cooperation between our two countries.

The Soviet government hopes that the Chinese government will successfully resolve its internal difficulties through peaceful means, in the interest of the unity and prosperity of the great Chinese people.

I wish you health and success.

With sincere respect,

I. Stalin