893.01/10–1349: Telegram
The Chargé in India (Donovan) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 13—3:20 p. m.]
1239. GOI issued following press note today.
“A request has been received from the People’s Central Republic of China through the Indian Ambassador in Nanking for recognition of that government as the legal government of the people of China and for establishment of diplomatic relations. The Government of India have informed the government of the People’s Central Republic of China that they are studying the situation that has arisen and in this connection have summoned their Ambassador in Nanking for consultations. The Government of India have expressed the hope that informal contacts would continue to be maintained between the newly formed government and our consular representatives.”