Political conditions in China following the Japanese surrender; continued interest of the United States in efforts to end conflict between the National Government and the Communists (August–December) 1

1. For documentation on political conditions prior to the Japanese surrender, see pp. 153 ff.


[334] The Chargé in China ( Robertson ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/10–2945: Telegram


[335] The Chargé in China ( Robertson ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/10–2945: Telegram


[336] The Chargé in China ( Robertson ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/10–3145: Telegram


[337] The Chargé in China ( Robertson ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/11–1045: Telegram


[338] The Ambassador in the United Kingdom ( Winant ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/11–1445: Telegram


[340] The Counselor of Embassy in China ( Smyth ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/12–345: Telegram


[341] The Chargé in China ( Robertson ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/12–1745: Telegram


[342] The Chargé in the Soviet Union ( Kennan ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/12–2045


[343] The Counselor of Embassy in China ( Smyth ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/12–2145: Telegram


[344] The Chargé in China ( Robertson ) to the Secretary of State

893.00/12–2945: Telegram