893.01/10–549: Telegram

The Chargé in Hungary (Cochran) to the Secretary of State

1184. According press, granting recognition Government Chinese People’s Republic as sole lawful Government China announced in cable from Foreign Minister Kallai to Foreign Minister Chou En-lai. Cable says successes Chinese people in their heroic fight for liberty under Mao Tse-tung had ensured freedom, possibility people’s democratic development greatest part China. Population had created preconditions for formation Central Government Chinese People’s Republic, a government expressing will majority Chinese people, and formation which was historic success in cause of world peace. Hungarian Government, therefore, wishing intensify friendly relations between two peoples, decided recognize new government.

Sent Department. Repeat Canton.

Cochran