Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, The Far East: China, Volume VII

893.00/12–1747: Telegram

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

Nanking, December 17, 1947—noon.
[Received December 17—4:12 a.m.]

2408. Carson Chang left Shanghai Dec. 13 by air for US. Reliable American controlled source close Chang states Chang’s only purpose present visit is attempt interview Secretary State and George Kennan⁹¹ and that he is using University Washington lectureship as blind. Source further states Chang asserts to Chinese friends only posts he would accept in Chinese Govt are President or Vice-President.

Stuart

91. Director of Policy Planning Staff.