At the conference itself, divisions between developed and developing countries began to emerge. The Chinese delegation issued a 17-point memorandum condemning United States policies in Indochina, as well as around the world. This stance emboldened other developing countries, which made up 70 of the 122 countries attending.
At the conference, divisions between developed and developing countries became apparent. The Chinese delegation presented a 17-point statement criticizing U.S. policies in Indochina and globally. This stance empowered other developing nations, who made up 70 of the 122 attendees.