740.00119 PW/12–2645: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Robertson)
2064. It was stated in “US Post-Surrender Policy for Japan” which was released to press on Sept 22 that “participation of the forces of other nations that have taken a leading part in the war against Japan would be welcomed and expected”.
National contingents will be integrated in the forces under command of Supreme Commander and will not occupy separate zones, but their respective govts will be responsible for their supply and maintenance. The British Commonwealth has offered a balanced force of the nature of 30,000 men predominantly ground forces. Conversations regarding details of participation of this force in the occupation are proceeding.
Please inform Chinese Govt of above and in name of this Govt invite participation in the occupation of a Chinese force similar to that of British Commonwealth. In order to facilitate planning a definite statement of Chinese Govt intentions should be obtained as soon as possible.
For your info in this connection ComGen China theater reported under date Nov 10 that due to unsettled conditions it would not be possible to send Chinese occupational forces to Japan for several months but that Gimo regretted inability to participate and would do so “should local situation clarify”.