Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "1960 Chinese Mount Everest expedition" in English language version.
In spring 1960, only the Chinese reached the summit.
The credibility of their account was doubted at the time but later was generally accepted.
The 1960 summit of Everest was one shining success in a sea of horrendous failures.
Today, much more credibility is given to the claimed first ascent of Everest from Tibet
The 1960 summit of Everest was one shining success in a sea of horrendous failures.
Today, much more credibility is given to the claimed first ascent of Everest from Tibet
