893.24/1346: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:51 p.m.]
659. Embassy’s 627, May 29, 9 a.m. Informal conversation with Vice Minister Foreign Affairs confirms reports Russians and Chinese [Page 598] have agreed in principle to exchange of Russian gasoline for Chinese strategic materials over Lanchow to Alma Ata motor truck road. Vice Minister states agreement reached for initial shipment 3000 tons of gasoline, Russian trucks to return to Alma Ata with strategic materials.
Chinese here mention discussions in Washington for bringing in Lend-Lease supplies via Siberia.
Further information will be reported when obtained.