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May 19, 1952

Despatch No. 536 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Convocation of Kuomintang National Congress'

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The document discusses the potential convocation of the Kuomintang's (KMT) Seventh National Congress, following years of party reforms initiated after the amalgamation of the KMT and San Min Chu I Youth Corps. While proponents argue the reforms should culminate with the establishment of a formal Central KMT Committee, opponents express concerns about incomplete reforms and the inability to represent all KMT members, particularly those on the mainland. The Congress was tentatively planned for October 10, 1952.

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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Case Number F-1979-01277, US Department of State Virtual Reading Room.

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2024-12-16

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