Frank S. Lim of the Formosan Democratic Independence Party appeals to President Harry S. Truman, representing the six and a half million people of Formosa. The letter advocates for Formosa’s independence under United Nations supervision, requests the expulsion of the Chinese Kuomintang regime, and emphasizes that securing Formosa's self-determination is vital for Pacific security amid the global fight against Communism​.

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The despatch focuses on the Kuomintang's "Self-Cleaning Movement," an internal security measure aimed at combating Communist subversion. This movement required party members to complete extensive biographical forms, disclose personal and professional connections, and self-critique their loyalty. Critics argue the program emulates Communist tactics, fosters distrust among members, and risks fragmenting the party by undermining unity and morale. The despatch reflects broader concerns about the potential harm such measures could inflict on the party’s cohesion and public trust.

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Discusses various political developments in Taiwan during 1952, including the Legislative Yuan's ratification of the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty and Taiwan's diplomatic and military strategies. It also highlights the growing influence of General Chiang Ching-kuo, the land reform program, and concerns about the recognition of "two Chinas." The document underscores Taiwan's firm stance against Communist participation in international forums like the International Red Cross Conference and its efforts to align closer with Japan for mutual security and economic benefits.

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The CIA assesses Taiwan's future in the wake of France's normalization of diplomatic relations with the PRC. The report covers US-Republic of China relations and likely developments in Taiwan's internal security, politics, and international recognition.

Premier Zhou speaks with former Japanese Prime Minister Tanzan Ishibashi about promoting Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations. Zhou expresses concern over the U.S.-Japan security treaty and the Japan-Taiwan treaty. Zhou says that diplomatic relations between China and Japan can be normalized when Japan recognizes the CCP as the sole representative of China. Ishibashi raises that there are some Japanese people that still have feelings towards Taiwan. Zhou classifies and explains the "feelings" of the Japanese public towards Taiwan into three groups.

T.V. Soong, Stalin, and others discuss the status of the war with Japan, the borders of Inner and Outer Mongolia, and the right of Soviet use of Manchurian railroads.

Molotov and Soong author a Soviet-Chinese treaty regarding Outer Mongolia, Soviet troops, railways, port Dairen and Port Arthur.