Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

893.00/10–2349: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Strong)³⁴

Washington, October 26, 1949—5 p. m.

TelCan 736. Urtel 1220 Oct 23. In reply Pres Li request for US good offices vis-à-vis French Govt re entry Pai’s forces Indochina, you shld inform him orally that in view diplomatic relations between French and Chi Govts and presence Chungking French reps and Paris Chi Govt reps US Govt considers this matter one for direct discussion between French and Chi Govts and not one calling for good offices third power.

Acheson

34. Notation by the Secretary of State: “Approved by the President. D. A.”