Addresses Vice President Chen Cheng's speech, which appeared to shift the GRC's position on recovering the mainland away from the agreed US-GRC joint communiqué. 

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This telegram  urges American diplomatic and consular posts to promote understanding and support for the US policy of preventing Taiwan and Penghu from falling into Communist control, even at the risk of war. 

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The document outlines the US rationale for accepting a UN investigation into allegations of US aggression, emphasizing that blocking such an investigation would provoke controversy and reduce international political support. 

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The document discusses the US Department of State's position regarding Zhou Enlai's accusations of American "aggression" in Taiwan. It advises caution against aligning too closely with the Chinese government's responses, as this could imply US approval of their statements, potentially complicating US policy in the Far East.

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The document outlines a U.S. statement reaffirming its policy of respecting China’s territorial integrity, referencing the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation, which included returning Formosa (Taiwan) to Chinese control after Japan's surrender. 

Note: On the US Department of State Virtual Reading Room, this document was originally packaged together with two other records in filename C09000044.pdf. They have been separated here, but are listed below under Related Documents.

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This document confirms U.S. Department of State and ICA support for Taiwan's reorganization plan, specifically the abolition of the Economic Stabilization Board (ESB) and the elevation of the Council on U.S. Aid (CUSA).

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The State Department requests an appraisal of Chiang Ching-kuo's influence on Taiwan, focusing on his leadership qualities, the factors behind his growing power, and its potential implications for U.S. interests. It emphasizes thorough research over immediate submission, highlighting the importance of understanding Chiang's impact on Taiwan's political and social dynamics​.

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An undated memo produced during the first Reagan administration outlining US law and previous exchanges between the US and the PRC on American arms sales to Taiwan.

The Department of State shares with the CIA several documents, including a record of conversation between Anthony Eden and a Soviet diplomat in London on February 2, 1955; a record of conversation between Ambassador Hayter and Molotov on February 4; a translation of Molotov's statement made to Hayter; and comments made by Humphrey Trevelyan.