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

893.00B/10–2749: Telegram

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

Chungking , October 27, 1949—3 p. m.
[Received 10:54 p. m.]

Cantel 1233. Reference telCan 734, October 26, 1 p.m.³⁵ Best information here indicates Communist troops had not crossed Kweichow border at any point. On contrary, Nationalists claim minor successes in West Hunan by troops based Kweichow.

As stated Cantel 1224, October 25,³⁶ it may be expected Nationalists will make serious effort hold Kweichow and its approaches.

Reliable source also states Communists have not yet entered Kwangsi.

Sent Department Cantel 1233. Department pass Kunming 34.

Strong

35. Not printed; it requested information regarding report of capture by Communist General Lin Piao of Kweiyang (893.20/10–2649).
36. Not printed.