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April 17, 1951	Telegram No. 209 from Taipei to the Department of State, 'Political Report on Nationalist China - March 1951' This telegram highlights improving morale on Formosa driven by increased US military and economic support and Communist purges on the mainland, which deepened anti-Communist sentiment. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 26, 1951	Telegram No. 177 from Taipei to the Department of State, 'Political Report on Formosa, October 11-December 31, 1950' Key themes include growing confidence in American support following the Korean War, rising optimism among the Nationalist Chinese regarding a return to the mainland, increased pro-American sentiment among Formosans, and concerns over Chinese Communist aggression while highlighting internal reforms and local elections. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
March 16, 1959	Telegram No. 1015 from Taipei to the Secretary of State Clarifies that Vice President Chen Cheng's remarks reaffirm the Government of the Republic of China's (GRC) strategy of prioritizing political methods over military force to recover the mainland.
October 21, 1955	Office Memorandum from Walter P. McConaughy to Mr. Robertson, 'Status of Relations with GRC' Analyzes the strained relations between the United States and the Government of the Republic of China (GRC). It highlights growing policy divergences—US focusing on Taiwan’s defense and survival versus the GRC’s pursuit of military efforts to retake mainland China—and discusses issues such as the reserve training program, the Sun Li-jen case, and economic disagreements. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
February 3, 1955	Despatch No. 382 from American Embassy Taipei to the Department of State, 'General Report on Formosan Conditions' This despatch provides an analysis of Taiwan's political and social situation through insights gathered from officials, military officers, and intellectuals. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
November 1967	Statement of Nakajima Kenzo, Chairman of the Board, Opposing the Visit of Prime Minister Sato to the United States and Protesting the Coming to Japan of Chiang Ching-kuo Nakajima Kenzo, a leading figure in the Japan China Cultural Exchange Association, denounces the impending visit of Chiang Ching-kuo to Japan.
December 19, 1967	Minister of National Defense Chiang’s Visit to Japan The Japanese Foreign Ministry summarizes Chiang Ching-kuo's recent visit to Japan: who Chiang met with and what he discussed during his meetings; where Chiang travelled and his activities; and the responses, both domestic and foreign, to Chiang's visit.
November 21, 1967	Cable No. 705, Ambassador Shimazu (Taipei) to the Foreign Minister, 'Visit of Chiang Ching-kuo to Japan' The Japanese Ambassador in Taipei warns that Chiang Ching-kuo's upcoming visit to Japan could trigger a "serious incident" with China if the visit is not well thought out in advance.
March 27, 1952	National Intelligence Estimate Number 27/1, 'Chinese Communist Capabilities and Intentions with Respect to Taiwan through 1952' The CIA predicts that, as long as US support to Taiwan remains constant, the PRC cannot stage a successful attack on the island.
March 11, 1964	National Intelligence Estimate Number 43-64, 'Prospects for the Government of the Republic of China' 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.