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August 28, 1951

Despatch No. 88 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'A Kuomintang Interpretation of the Formosa Independence Movement'

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Discusses the Kuomintang's interpretation of the Formosa Independence Movement, portraying it as a destabilizing influence manipulated by external forces, including Communist China and Japanese interests. The report highlights the KMT's perspective that the movement’s leaders exploit Taiwanese grievances to undermine government authority and national unity. It also notes the KMT's efforts to counter the movement through propaganda and political engagement​.

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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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