Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Far East, China, Volume VII

893.60A/7–2445: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Hurley)

Washington, July 24, 1945—11 a.m.

1132. Department desires that you approach the Chinese Government at your discretion to prevent employment of German technicians. (ReEmbs despatch #32, June 30, 1945⁷⁷). Accepted policy of the United Nations is to keep enemy technicians idle and to prepare for repatriation when possible. We understand desire of Chinese industrialists and authorities in using assistance of German technicians, but in order to achieve a common policy and mutual understanding, such personnel should not be used regardless of how innocent or locally beneficial such services may appear. Other United Nations are cooperating in this policy and it is hoped that Chinese Government will lend its support in making this policy unanimous.

Grew

77. Not printed.