Office of the Historian

893.20/10–2949: Telegram

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

Chungking, October 29, 1949—1 p. m.
[Received October 31—1:59 a. m.]

Cantel 1245. Understand from Chu Chang-wei that at recent military conference Haikou [Hainan] Yu Han-mou and Hsueh Yueh agreed defend southwest Kwangtung, Pai to defend south Kwangsi and Chen Chi-tang, Hainan. With regard latter, Chu stated not much to be expected view lack of forces at his disposal. No estimate of forces commanded by Yu and Hsueh.

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