Office of the Historian

893.001/12–249: Telegram

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

Hong Kong, December 2, 1949—1 p. m.
[Received December 2—5:11 a. m.]

Cantel 1316. In accordance telCan 777, November 30, I today expressed to President Li US Government’s views on question of possible resignation in US.

Li declared very definitely that he does not intend resign at all, that he is returning to China after his US visit and that he is determined to hold his present post. He added that Generalissimo will not reassume presidency and has so stated to him.

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