Transcript of conversation between Zhou Enlai, Deng Yingchao and Eugenie Cotton (WIDF), 23 May 1955

Title: PRC MFA (1955-05-23) - Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao conversation with Eugenie Cotton, WIDF chair Source: Wilson Center Digital Archive (now hosted by Univ. of Maryland), https://digitalarchive.umd.edu/document/transcript-conversation-between-zhou-enlai-and-deng-yingchao-and-eugenie-cotton Date retrieved: 2026-10-17 May 23, 1955 Transcript of Conversation between Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao and Eugenie Cotton Original Scan Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao converse with Eugenie Cotton, chairwoman of the International Democratic Federation of Women, about her visit to China. Cotton was overall pleased with her visit to China and says she would be happy to visit China again in the future. They also discuss both countries development. Zhou comments on how France's industries， culture, and economy are more developed compared to China. Cotton emphasizes uniting women's federations all over the world to promote world peace. Zhou refers to Sino-Japan relations to give advice to the French delegation on improving relations between France and Germany. Author(s): Associated Topics Conversations with Zhou Enlai Associated Places China Subjects Discussed China--Foreign relations--France France--Foreign relations--Germany (West) China--Foreign relations--Japan Women--China Document Contributors Zhou, Enlai Deng, Yingchao Cotton, Eugénie Document Information Source Zhou Enlai Waijiao wenxuan [Selected Diplomatic Papers of Zhou Enlai] (Beijing: Zhongyang wenxian, 1990), pp. 140-148. Rights The History and Public Policy Program welcomes reuse of Digital Archive materials for research and educational purposes. Some documents may be subject to copyright, which is retained by the rights holders in accordance with US and international copyright laws. When possible, rights holders have been contacted for permission to reproduce their materials. To enquire about this document's rights status or request permission for commercial use, please contact the History and Public Policy Program at HAPP@umd.edu. Original Uploaded Date 2021-04-07 Language Chinese Record ID 260507 Citation Transcript of Conversation between Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao and Eugenie Cotton "Transcript of Conversation between Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao and Eugenie Cotton", May 23, 1955, Wilson Center Digital Archive, Zhou Enlai Waijiao wenxuan [Selected Diplomatic Papers of Zhou Enlai] (Beijing: Zhongyang wenxian, 1990), pp. 140-148. https://digitalarchive.umd.edu/document/260507