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

893.798/8–2648: Telegram

The Consul at Tihwa (Paxton) to the Secretary of State

Tihwa, August 26, 1948—10 a. m.
[Received August 26—7:13 a. m.]

81. Foreign Office official informs me (refEmbtel to Department 1489, August 12) that he is flying to Alma-Ata August 31 for first Sino-Soviet board of directors meeting in 4 years.

He said that if conditions warranted they might refuse to renew agreement but implied this action not certain.

Sent Nanking 159; repeated Department 81.

Paxton