The bridge of Chinese-Indonesian friendship will be further strengthened (Renmin Ribao, 1 April 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Apr 1961, p. 5 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Jakarta press coverage of Chen Yi's visit, and over a hundred representatives of the Friendship Association, SOBSI, BTI, Pemuda Rakjat and Gerwani presenting gifts (handicrafts, batik, Indonesian translations of Mao and Liu Shaoqi) to Chen Yi, with Sain Nasution speakin
The bridge of Chinese-Indonesian friendship will be further strengthened (Renmin Ribao, 1 April 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Apr 1961, p. 5 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Jakarta press coverage of Chen Yi's visit, and over a hundred representatives of the Friendship Association, SOBSI, BTI, Pemuda Rakjat and Gerwani presenting gifts (handicrafts, batik, Indonesian translations of Mao and Liu Shaoqi) to Chen Yi, with Sain Nasution speakin
NPC delegation meets Indonesian peace activists (Renmin Ribao, 17 August 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 17 Aug 1961, p. 6 (Xinhua, Jakarta): a Chinese NPC delegation led by Guo Moruo meets Indonesian peace activists at the home of Peace Committee chair Mrs Hidajat; both sides denounce imperialism. Umi Sardjono, named as Gerwani chair and MP, is among those present, with Friendship Association leaders. A sec
NPC delegation meets Indonesian peace activists (Renmin Ribao, 17 August 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 17 Aug 1961, p. 6 (Xinhua, Jakarta): a Chinese NPC delegation led by Guo Moruo meets Indonesian peace activists at the home of Peace Committee chair Mrs Hidajat; both sides denounce imperialism. Umi Sardjono, named as Gerwani chair and MP, is among those present, with Friendship Association leaders. A sec
Indonesian women's delegation arrives in Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 26 September 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 26 Sep 1961, p. 5 (Xinhua): a five-member Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Rusiah Sardjono arrives in Beijing by train at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation, met by Shi Liang and Burhan; it had earlier visited Guangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing. Gerwani is not named in the text.
Indonesian women's delegation arrives in Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 26 September 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 26 Sep 1961, p. 5 (Xinhua): a five-member Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Rusiah Sardjono arrives in Beijing by train at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation, met by Shi Liang and Burhan; it had earlier visited Guangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing. Gerwani is not named in the text.
He Xiangning receives the Indonesian women's delegation (Renmin Ribao, 1 October 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Oct 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua): NPC Standing Committee vice-chair He Xiangning receives the Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Rusiah Sardjono, and the wife of Foreign Ministry secretary-general Suwito and her son. Brief courtesy-call notice; Gerwani not named.
He Xiangning receives the Indonesian women's delegation (Renmin Ribao, 1 October 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Oct 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua): NPC Standing Committee vice-chair He Xiangning receives the Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Rusiah Sardjono, and the wife of Foreign Ministry secretary-general Suwito and her son. Brief courtesy-call notice; Gerwani not named.
Guo Jian and others leave for Indonesia (Renmin Ribao, 6 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 6 Dec 1961, p. 4 (Xinhua): Guo Jian, secretary of the All-China Women's Federation, and Zhang Jiexun leave Beijing for Jakarta at Gerwani's invitation to attend its Fourth Congress. Short departure notice.
Guo Jian and others leave for Indonesia (Renmin Ribao, 6 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 6 Dec 1961, p. 4 (Xinhua): Guo Jian, secretary of the All-China Women's Federation, and Zhang Jiexun leave Beijing for Jakarta at Gerwani's invitation to attend its Fourth Congress. Short departure notice.
Chinese women's federation delegation arrives in Jakarta (Renmin Ribao, 12 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 12 Dec 1961, p. 3: the All-China Women's Federation delegation led by Guo Jian arrived in Jakarta on 9 December, invited to Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opening on 14 December. Short notice.
Chinese women's federation delegation arrives in Jakarta (Renmin Ribao, 12 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 12 Dec 1961, p. 3: the All-China Women's Federation delegation led by Guo Jian arrived in Jakarta on 9 December, invited to Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opening on 14 December. Short notice.
Gerwani holds congress; Sukarno calls for unity to recover West Irian (Renmin Ribao, 16 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 16 Dec 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opens on 14 Dec with over 400 delegates; Umi Sardjono's opening address stresses the 1945 revolution's aims and West Irian. Guests include Chinese, Soviet and East German delegations, Aidit and PNI's Sidik. Sukarno speaks, rejecting '
Gerwani holds congress; Sukarno calls for unity to recover West Irian (Renmin Ribao, 16 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 16 Dec 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opens on 14 Dec with over 400 delegates; Umi Sardjono's opening address stresses the 1945 revolution's aims and West Irian. Guests include Chinese, Soviet and East German delegations, Aidit and PNI's Sidik. Sukarno speaks, rejecting '
Sukarno orders preparation to liberate West Irian; Gerwani congress closes (Renmin Ribao, 20 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 20 Dec 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua): leading item on Sukarno's 19 Dec Yogyakarta 'Order to the People' (Trikora). A Jakarta item reports Gerwani's Fourth Congress closing 17 Dec: West Irian resolution, UN telegram for PRC's seat, Aidit's greetings, Guo Jian's speech, a new Central Committee under Umi Sardjono, and
Sukarno orders preparation to liberate West Irian; Gerwani congress closes (Renmin Ribao, 20 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 20 Dec 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua): leading item on Sukarno's 19 Dec Yogyakarta 'Order to the People' (Trikora). A Jakarta item reports Gerwani's Fourth Congress closing 17 Dec: West Irian resolution, UN telegram for PRC's seat, Aidit's greetings, Guo Jian's speech, a new Central Committee under Umi Sardjono, and
Guo Jian and others return from Indonesia (Renmin Ribao, 13 January 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 13 Jan 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): Guo Jian and Zhang Jiexun of the All-China Women's Federation return to Beijing from Indonesia, where they attended Gerwani's Fourth Congress at its invitation. Short return notice.
Guo Jian and others return from Indonesia (Renmin Ribao, 13 January 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 13 Jan 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): Guo Jian and Zhang Jiexun of the All-China Women's Federation return to Beijing from Indonesia, where they attended Gerwani's Fourth Congress at its invitation. Short return notice.
Indonesian mass organisations urge refusal of Taiwan's participation in the Asian Games (Renmin Ribao, 5 August 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 5 Aug 1962, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): SOBSI, BTI, Pemuda Rakjat, railway and other unions, and Gerwani's Central Committee urge the government to bar Taiwan (and Israel) from the Fourth Asian Games in Jakarta. Gerwani's letter says Indonesia's policy recognises only one China, the PRC. Pemuda Rakjat recalls
Indonesian mass organisations urge refusal of Taiwan's participation in the Asian Games (Renmin Ribao, 5 August 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 5 Aug 1962, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): SOBSI, BTI, Pemuda Rakjat, railway and other unions, and Gerwani's Central Committee urge the government to bar Taiwan (and Israel) from the Fourth Asian Games in Jakarta. Gerwani's letter says Indonesia's policy recognises only one China, the PRC. Pemuda Rakjat recalls
Over 300 foreign guests come to Beijing to celebrate National Day (Renmin Ribao, 1 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Oct 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): list of over 300 foreign guests arriving in Beijing for China's 13th National Day, headed by Hartini Sukarno and including W.E.B. Du Bois. Indonesian entries include a BTI delegation, Pemuda Rakjat, student leaders and an army colonel; Mrs Sudarso is named as Gerwani's represent
Over 300 foreign guests come to Beijing to celebrate National Day (Renmin Ribao, 1 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Oct 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): list of over 300 foreign guests arriving in Beijing for China's 13th National Day, headed by Hartini Sukarno and including W.E.B. Du Bois. Indonesian entries include a BTI delegation, Pemuda Rakjat, student leaders and an army colonel; Mrs Sudarso is named as Gerwani's represent
China-Indonesia Friendship Association holds reception for Indonesian guests (Renmin Ribao, 24 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 24 Oct 1962, p. 2 (Xinhua): the China-Indonesia Friendship Association hosts a cocktail reception for Indonesian guests in Beijing, with ambassador Sukarni Kartodiwirjo and president Burhan toasting friendship. Guests include legal scholars, scientists, Radio Indonesia's director, and Mrs Sudarso, represe
China-Indonesia Friendship Association holds reception for Indonesian guests (Renmin Ribao, 24 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 24 Oct 1962, p. 2 (Xinhua): the China-Indonesia Friendship Association hosts a cocktail reception for Indonesian guests in Beijing, with ambassador Sukarni Kartodiwirjo and president Burhan toasting friendship. Guests include legal scholars, scientists, Radio Indonesia's director, and Mrs Sudarso, represe
Gerwani delegation arrives in Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 27 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 27 Oct 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani delegation head Mrs Suwardi and member Mrs Sumani arrive in Beijing at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation; other members Yuur Doto, Mrs Sudarso and Zainah Buhari arrived earlier. Short arrival notice naming five delegation members.
Gerwani delegation arrives in Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 27 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 27 Oct 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani delegation head Mrs Suwardi and member Mrs Sumani arrive in Beijing at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation; other members Yuur Doto, Mrs Sudarso and Zainah Buhari arrived earlier. Short arrival notice naming five delegation members.
Photo: Chen Yi receives Gerwani delegation (Renmin Ribao, 2 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 2 Nov 1962, p. 2: photo page with captions. Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives the Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi), and separately Sukirman, director of Radio Indonesia, with his family. The rest of the scanned page is unrelated agricultural news.
Photo: Chen Yi receives Gerwani delegation (Renmin Ribao, 2 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 2 Nov 1962, p. 2: photo page with captions. Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives the Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi), and separately Sukirman, director of Radio Indonesia, with his family. The rest of the scanned page is unrelated agricultural news.
Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives Indonesian guests (Renmin Ribao, 2 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 2 Nov 1962, p. 1 (Xinhua): Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives the Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi) in a cordial meeting, attended by ACWF secretary Wu Quanheng; a second item records his reception of Radio Indonesia director Sukirman and family. Companion to the photo on p. 2.
Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives Indonesian guests (Renmin Ribao, 2 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 2 Nov 1962, p. 1 (Xinhua): Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives the Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi) in a cordial meeting, attended by ACWF secretary Wu Quanheng; a second item records his reception of Radio Indonesia director Sukirman and family. Companion to the photo on p. 2.