Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Far East: China, Volume VII

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

Nanking, October 26, 1948—9 p. m.
[Received October 27—7:32 a. m.]

2006. Chen Li-fu¹³ called by appointment October 25 with announced purpose discussing critical situation China. Anticipating from him constructive ideas for improving situation, I found him only with what might be described as tearful pleas for US aid to China in struggle against international communism.

Chen’s visit is to me indicative of befuddlement in high Chinese Government circles and of obvious inability present Chinese Government leaders to take any measures to help themselves.

Stuart

13. Vice President of the Chinese Legislative Yuan.