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September 7, 1950

Telegram No. 352 from Taipei to the Secretary of State

The document discusses the Chinese Nationalist government's concerns regarding a potential United Nations investigation into allegations of US aggression in Formosa. Foreign Minister George Yeh emphasized the destabilizing impact such an investigation could have on public and military morale while proposing that the UN simultaneously investigate Chinese Nationalist accusations of Soviet aggression against China​

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

August 26, 1950

Telegram No. 192 from the Secretary of State to the American Embassy Taipei

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.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

August 26, 1950

Telegram No. 305 from Taipei to the Secretary of State

This document reports that Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Yeh planned to issue a statement rejecting Zhou Enlai's claims of US "aggression" in Taiwan. Yeh’s statement would emphasize Communist aggression as the real issue and deny Zhou's legitimacy to represent China at the United Nations.

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August 7, 1950

Memorandum of Conversation: American Position with respect to Formosa

This document summarizes a conversation between US and Dutch officials regarding American policy toward Formosa (Taiwan). 

July 26, 1950

Telegram No. 124 from Taipei to the Secretary of State

This document summarizes a conversation with Yang Chao-chia, Commissioner of Civil Affairs in Taiwan. Yang criticized the economic burden on farmers, expressed hopes for reform through strengthening public voices, and condemned Chinese government oppression and secret police methods.

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March 25, 1950

Telegram No. 491 from Taipei to the Secretary of State

This document details a meeting between a US official and Taiwan’s Premier Chen Cheng. 

January 1950

Collection of Ambassador Jessup's Memoranda of Conversation, January 1950

Includes Ambassador Phillip Jessup's schedule during a visit to Taiwan in January 1950, as well as memos of conversations with Yen Hsi-shan, C.K. Yen, K.C. Yeh, Yang Chao Chia, Hsu P'ing and Lin Ting-yi, Fu Ssu-nien, Chen Cheng, K.C. Wu, Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Mon-lin, Sun Li-jen, and others.

January 12, 1950

Office Memorandum from Butterworth to the Secretary of State, 'Response to Chinese Ambassador's Letter of December 23, 1949'

The document discusses the Chinese government's request for $86 million in US military and economic aid to Taiwan, with $26 million designated for military supplies and advisory personnel, and the remainder for commodities, reconstruction, and stabilization programs. The US State Department drafts a response aligning with President Truman's January 5, 1950, statement on Formosa, which avoids committing to military aid while leaving economic assistance proposals open for evaluation​.

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January 5, 1950

Memorandum of Conversation: Formosa Problem

This document records a conversation between US officials, including Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Senators Knowland and Smith, regarding the Formosa (Taiwan) situation.

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.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

January 5, 1950

Telegram No. 12 from the Secretary of State to Taipei

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.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

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