A Statement by the P.P.C.C. and Democratic Parties of China

Issued on March 8 1952

American imperialism, whose brutality is unprecedented in history, has suffered disastrous blows in its aggressive war in Korea, which is today nearly two years old. Over eight months had passed since it was first compelled to negotiate for an armistice. It has however, not only no intention today of mending its ways but is using every underhand means to obstruct the armistice talks. It unscrupulously violates international conventions and becomes the enemy of human justice by committing the monstrous crime of waging large-scale bacteriological warfare.

Since January 28 this year, military aircraft of the American invaders have repeatedly scattered large quantities of germ-carrying insects over the frontline positions and rear of the Korean People's Army and the Chinese people's volunteers. This has aroused the boundless wrath of the Chinese and Korean peoples and the peace-loving people throughout the world. The governments of China and Korea have issued statements in solemn protest. A continuous series of protests have been made by the Chinese and Korean peoples, and people in other parts of the world.