May 14, 1956
Despatch No. 653 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'Detention of Deputy Speaker Lin'
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Reports on the detention of Lin Ting-li (spelled here as Lin Tin-lip), Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, for alleged illegal flour sales and suspected political activities. The despatch highlights Lin's past roles in intelligence, his business dealings, and political ties with figures like Chiang Ching-kuo, Chen Cheng, and K.C. Wu. The detention was reportedly authorized by President Chiang Kai-shek, following accusations by Vice President Chen Cheng of Lin's efforts to undermine Kuomintang influence among Taiwanese. Lin was described as politically influential but indulgent and self-serving​.
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