Abstract
From 1964 to 1989, the KPS(ML) – the sole party officially recognised by Beijing in Switzerland–proved particularly loyal to the CCP guidelines. This article analyses how, in a deeply anti-communist country, this party received support from China and developed its clandestine structure under the scrutiny of the Swiss intelligence service. It also reflects on the anti-imperialist commitment of the KPS(ML) and puts it into perspective with its total rejection of the independence of Tibet, which was a particularly sensitive topic in Switzerland. Finally, it examines how the Swiss Maoists applied the Three Worlds Theory to the Swiss context, by supporting the use of nuclear energy and compulsory military service in order to defend the country against the USSR. This shows that the party was more concerned with following the watchwords of the CCP than with its own consistency.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
