UN General Assembly
1964

104. The most dangerous feature of the Asian situation is that one of the principals, in fact the country with the largest population in the whole world — the People's Republic of China — is kept isolated and quarantined from normal international relations. During the worst phase of the cold war, the line of communications between the Soviet Union and the Western Powers was open and a dialogue between them, even if bitter and full of Invective, could take place in this Organization. But no communication has existed with China. For this reason alone, it should cause no surprise if policies relating to China's place and role in the world are based on a lack of proper comprehension. It is imperative, therefore, not only for the effectiveness of the United Nations, but for the sake of the very peace of the world, that the People's Republic of China be brought into the United Nations.