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October 1950

Mr. Allison to Mr. Merchant, 'Formosa'

This document was made possible with support from Chun & Jane Chiu Family Foundation

The document outlines a US policy discussion on Formosa (Taiwan), emphasizing concerns over transferring the island to Communist China without considering the wishes of its population or the strategic implications. Also included is a memorandum of conversation between Tingfu Tsiang and John Foster Dulles, dated October 27, 1950.

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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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