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

890.20/12–2749: Telegram

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

Taipei, December 27, 1949—2 p. m.
[Received December 27—3:55 a. m.]

Cantel 1344. Foreign Office still in mess and key personnel missing. In view fact Yeh will probably give minimum time to Waichiaopu⁹¹ (Cantel 1343, December 27) and is only man in that office able make decisions, we feel that while form should be followed in taking up all matters with Foreign Office, we should also approach military authorities simultaneously on questions which concern them.

Reference Cantel 1342, December 27.⁹² Fact Governor Wu⁹³ was unwilling discuss question of entry of British relief vessel into Shanghai but rather referred me to Foreign Office is indication that there is little point in bringing up with him intergovernmental affairs.

Strong

91. Chinese Foreign Office.
92. Not printed.
93. K. C. Wu, Governor of Taiwan.