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October 23, 1950

Memorandum of Conversation: Formosa

The document details US discussions on Formosa, emphasizing the need to align strategies with UN Charter principles and avoid outright assumptions favoring Communist China’s control. 

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

September 16, 1950

Telegram No. 388 from Taipei to the Secretary of State

The document highlights that no responsible Chinese officials or significant public opinion factions desire the cancellation of the US Seventh Fleet mission, despite its lack of direct military strengthening for Formosa.

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

September 7, 1950

Telegram No. 237 from the Secretary of State to the American Embassy Taipei

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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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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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