320/9–453: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Republic of China (Rankin) to the Department of State
147. T. F. Tsiang has indicated to Chinese Foreign Ministry his alarm over Mme. Pandit’s candidacy for President UNGA.1 Vice Minister Hu told me Chinese Government understands how desire gratify India after latter’s (rejection from political conference on Korea might lead US to vote for Mme. Pandit but hopes US will not endeavor line up additional support for her.
Hu also asked me to express Chinese Government’s belief that Mme. Pandit selection would have most serious effect on its interests particularly in connection president’s influence over credentials committee.
While appreciating good support in UNO received from US to date Hu expressed hope that in due course Department might instruct US delegation to concert with Chinese delegation in finding definitive formula for Chinese representation in place of successive postponements.
In above connection see my despatch 96, August 24.