October 13, 1954
Despatch No. 178 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Chiang Ching-kuo'
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Recounts an interview between Dr. Paul F. Langer and General Chiang Ching-kuo, focusing on the latter's authoritarian approach to governance and anti-Communist efforts. General Chiang emphasized the necessity of subordinating civil liberties to the campaign against Communism and criticized the Western-educated Chinese elite for being out of touch with grassroots realities. Langer observed Chiang's strong leadership qualities and authoritarian nature, predicting his continued influence in Free China.
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