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 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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The United States responds to a Chinese statement concerning the ambassadorial talks.