310.2/7–754: Telegram
The Chargé in New Zealand (Scotten) to the Department of State
5. Minister External Affairs Webb in Parliamentary foreign affairs debate advocates recognition Communist China and admission into UN. Recalling his previous position that having committed aggression in Korea, Communist China would have to give evidence she would be worthy member, Webb declares “I am bound to confess now that in view part China at present playing connection with Indochina affair I find it hard to deny right to be admitted to UN”. Says firmly convinced absence prevents lessening international tension, that by cold shouldering China, West is driving her into Russian orbit and that to thwart Communism it is necessary to drive wedge between China and Russia. Calls for united action on diplomatic front for early consideration admission. Webb supported by both sides House.
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