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

893.00/4–2345: Telegram

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

Washington, April 23, 1945—1 p.m.

615. Following is extract from Moscow’s 1246, April 18, 10 p.m., to the Department¹⁴ (highlights of Soviet press for April 1–14, inclusive):

“Although press did not mention Ambassador Hurley’s important press conference on China, significant article was published in Trud sharply criticizing Chinese Government and Chiang Kai-shek for allegedly failing to take advantage of favorable military opportunities created by Allied victories in Pacific and Burma. Article was especially critical of Chungking’s alleged plans for action against Communist armies. It also asserted that Chungking Government has failed to honor its promises to establish political collaboration with Chinese Communists.”

Stettinius

14. Telegram not printed.