May 20, 1959
Telegram No. 1210 from Taipei to the Secretary of State
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Outlines discussions from a Kuomintang (KMT) Central Committee session, including President Chiang Kai-shek’s apparent willingness to serve a third term and the election of a new Standing Committee. While constitutional revision was opposed by Chiang, the document indicates mechanisms to retain him in office during a national crisis. Notable appointments and shifts, including Chiang Ching-kuo as a likely Deputy Secretary-General, highlight party restructuring. Additionally, the committee's election brought in Taiwanese members, signaling attempts at inclusivity, while other personnel changes aimed to address internal criticisms.
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